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5 Achievable Resolutions for a Longer, Happier Life

…otentially sustaining brain functionality, new studies have suggested that mindfulness meditation may slow the rate of cellular aging. The evidence that meditation practices may actually increase our lifespan should give us that extra incentive to take this time for ourselves. The benefits may mean not only more years to enjoy, but more joy in our years. You can learn more about meditation practices and benefits from mindfulness expert Jon Kabat-Z…

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Empathy: How It Can Help Us All Right Now

…ehavior, 4: 580–594. doi:10.1002/brb3.242 Brensilver, M. (2016, March 20). Mindfulness and empathy. Retrieved January 11, 2017, from Foundational Concepts, http://www.mindfulschools.org/foundational-concepts/mindfulness-and-empathy/ Chopik, W. J., O’Brien, E., & Konrath, S. H. (2016). Differences in Empathic concern and perspective taking across 63 countries. Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology. doi:10.1177/0022022116673910 Christov-Moore, L. and…

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The One New Year’s Resolution You Should Make this Year

…selves to get back to the behaviors that make us feel good about our path. Mindfulness Embracing mindfulness can help us ride the waves of thoughts and feelings that arise without over-identifying with them. We may see a stampede of critical inner voices coming at us, telling us we won’t make it. Or, we may have a tornado of anxiety swirling toward us as we make the changes we desire that make us feel vulnerable. Mindfulness helps us to notice the…

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6 Things You Should Know About Depression

…His research indicates that if you teach people with recurrent depression mindfulness skills, such as meditation and breathing exercises, it reduces their chances of having another depressive episode. Mindfulness practices don’t change our feelings or thoughts, but they do change our relationship to our feelings and thoughts. This enables a person who has a tendency toward depression to not get swept up in the thoughts and feelings that contribut…

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How to Be Confident

…Because our thoughts can go so negative at times, it’s helpful to practice mindfulness as a way to avoid being consumed by this negativity. Mindfulness is a way of focusing our attention and accepting our thoughts and feelings without judgment, while also letting them go. Think about how athletes or performers have to actively focus on clearing their minds before they march onto the field or step out on the stage. It’s hard to feel self-possessed…

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Promotion for Emotions

…gulation is a well-known outcome. In this blog, I aim to take a “more than mindfulness” approach to illustrate why we need to promote our emotions as well as to correct some of the misapplications of the current science surrounding mindfulness and emotion. I’ll begin by explaining the process of regulation, which can lead to the promotion of healthy environments. We can promote experiencing our emotions by following the six Rs: Remember – what’s h…

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How to Reduce Self-Criticism and Make Real Change

…own in self-evaluation and self-criticism. Practice Mindfulness Meditation Mindfulness meditation is a practice that allows us to sit with our thoughts and feelings without judgment. As Dr. Neff put it, “Mindfulness in the context of self-compassion involves being aware of one’s painful experiences in a balanced way that neither ignores nor ruminates on disliked aspects of oneself or one’s life.” It’s probably no great surprise, that Dr. Neff’s Mi…

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Worrying Less in 5 Steps

…open to a sense of spaciousness, ease, and joy. As always, please share your thoughts, stories and questions below. Your interaction creates a living wisdom for us all to benefit from. Adapted from Mindfulness & Psychotherapy Sign up for Elisha Goldstein’s A Course in Mindful Living Check out PsychAlive’s Webinar with Elisha Goldstein: A Short Course in Mindful Living…

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