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How to Talk with yourself… and crush problems

Talk with Yourself, and Listen to Yourself Can you apply mindfulness to real-life problem solving? Some decisions are not to be taken lightly, so a bit of mindfulness can really help. In the following...

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The Power of Meditation for centering

There are many benefits to meditation. Let’s focus on just one: We refer to it as “centering” and it refers to grounding yourself in your consciousness, rather than simply following your habits and...

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Meditation for Sleep: The Ultimate Guide

Meditation for Sleep: The Ultimate Guide Millions of people around the world suffer from sleep disorders. Insomnia, restless leg syndrome, and sleep apnea are just a few conditions that can make it...

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Life is Good when you Flow

Life is Good when you Go with the Flow? Life is good… very good perhaps, when we can enter into a flow state. This is that wonderful “non-action” that the Taoist always talk about – Making minimal...

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MindFit – Meditation and Sleep: Improving Health and wellbeing with mindfulness

As CogniFit launches its sleeping and meditation app, we are going to dive right in and go on a whirlwind tour. So get comfortable… and we’ll begin. The first thing you notice is that there is a ton of...

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Cracking the Code of Meditation: Analyzing the Top 5 Meditation Quotes

Introduction Meditation is old! It has been around for thousands of years, but it’s only in recent years that we’ve started to understand the neuroscience behind its benefits. Regular meditation...

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10 Steps to Mastering Mindfulness and Keeping Up Your Meditation Practice

A Meditation on Mindfulness Explanation of mindfulness and meditation For centuries, the simple practice of mindfulness and meditation have been utilized to cultivate inner peace. Tai Chi, another form...

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Why is Everyone so Awful? – You Might Just Need Compassion Meditation

Introduction: Do We Really Need to Meditate on Compassion? Everyone is awful! Right? It is THEY who should feel compassion for us, not the other way around! Right? Life is peppered with suffering and...

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Cynical? How to Break Free

Introduction: Why am I so Cynical? In today’s rapidly evolving society, it’s not uncommon for individuals to develop a cynical mindset – a protective shell of skepticism and distrust toward the...

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Nourishing the Mind: Fasting and Mindfulness for Brain Health

Introduction: Give Your Brain a Break Fasting and mindfulness. Do we need it? As any reader of a mindfulness blog already knows, amidst the constant stream of information and the demands on our...

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The Secrets of Power Body Language to Radiate Confidence

Stand Tall, Think Big: How Posture Shapes Your Neurobiology I Introduction to Power Body Language: In the intricate dance between mind and body, our posture emerges as a silent conductor orchestrating...

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Creating the New You: Building your Future

Pursuing Your Ideal Self… the new you There’s a massive difference between the person you are right now, and the person you could be… The new you. The chasm that lays between these two versions of you...

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The Habit Habit: Reclaim Your Life with Mindful Choice

Mindful Habit Change Oh, those well worn pathways that don’t go anywhere. Mindful habit change is possible. Imagine your brain as a bustling city. Wide avenues represent conscious thought, while narrow...

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Lent 2024: Break Free and Embrace a New You

Giving up the Old You for Lent 2024 Say hello to a new you As Lent 2024 dawns, many of us contemplate giving up something: chocolate, social media, maybe even that snooze button. But let’s face it,...

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Balancing Your Brain with CogniFit Movements: The Science and Benefits of...

Discover the Benefits of Balance Training for Cognitive Performance and Brain Health Balance training for brain health? Really? Are you looking for a non-pharmacological way to improve cognitive...

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The Mindfulness – Mental Fitness Connection: What You Need to Know

Introduction: Mental Fitness and Mindfulness Mental fitness is essential to our overall well-being. However, mental fitness is often overlooked, and that’s where mindfulness practice comes in. In this...

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Self-Reflection and Mindfulness: A Powerful Combination for Students’ Mental...

College life can turn out to be pretty stressful at times. Even though you enjoy your time in college, you meet new people and you go on adventures, you still have to face all the academic challenges...

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Study Reveals Meditation’s Power to Increase Awareness and Emotional...

A recent study investigated whether an 18-month meditation program, focusing on mindfulness and compassion, could enhance the psychological well-being of older adults compared to an English language...

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Mindfulness Training Can Curb Impulsivity in Risky Drivers, New Study Finds

Mindfulness, long celebrated for its ability to reduce stress and improve focus, is now being recognized as a powerful tool for curbing impulsive behavior, according to new research published in...

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Enhancing Mindfulness with the Memory Palace Technique: A Novel Approach to...

Mindfulness is like a Swiss Army knife for mental health and personal performance. People who practice focusing on the present moment enjoy reduced stress, heightened self-control and improved...

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Study: Stress Management May Help Impulsive People Avoid Rash Decisions When...

New research from the University of Portsmouth reveals that highly impulsive individuals may experience intense stress in response to boredom, causing a surge in cortisol, the body’s primary stress...

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Mental Fatigue Proven to Trigger Aggression and Poor Decision-Making

A groundbreaking study by researchers at the IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca and the University of Florence has revealed how prolonged mental fatigue induces changes in the brain that lead to...

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Breathing Rhythms During Sleep Found to Strengthen Memory

A groundbreaking study from Northwestern University (USA) has revealed that breathing rhythms during sleep coordinate hippocampal brain waves, thereby strengthening memory. This discovery identifies...

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Video: MindFit Exercises for Mental Wellness

This video explains how MindFit exercises can support mental wellness through mindfulness and cognitive training. Learn practical tips and techniques to integrate into your daily routine Discover...

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The Impact of Stress on the Nervous System and Hair Health

Stress is an inevitable part of life, impacting not only our minds but also our bodies in significant ways. The intricate relationship between stress and hair loss has become a topic of growing...

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Colors That Calm the Mind: What Psychology and Cognitive Science Reveal

Have you ever felt a wave of calm wash over you while looking at a clear blue sky or walking through a green forest? That sensation isn’t just in your head. It’s grounded in psychology and brain...

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How to Stop Overthinking Everything: Science-Backed Keys to Calming Your Mind

Do you ever wish you could simply turn your mind off, but thoughts keep spinning round and round? Overthinking can feel like a mental trap, draining your energy, keeping you awake at night, and making...

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Why Smart People Doubt Themselves: The Hidden Cognitive Patterns of Low...

Why do intelligent, talented people so often feel “not good enough”? Why do they downplay their strengths, hesitate to speak up, or sabotage their own success? The answer often lies beneath the...

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Real-Life Guide to Maslow’s Pyramid: 7 Practical Errors and Science-Based...

Most of us have heard of Maslow’s Pyramid – the famous hierarchy of human needs, ranging from basic physiological needs to self-actualization. Yet, despite its popularity in psychology textbooks and...

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USC Study Finds 30 Days of Mindfulness Enhances Attentional Control Across...

A new eye-tracking study from the University of Southern California (USC) provides objective evidence that mindfulness meditation can significantly enhance attentional control – even in just one month....

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