Looking Honestly at the Challenges of Mindfulness Practices
While the challenges of mindfulness practices are real, research confirms that mindfulness can also be helpful in preventing relapses into depression and reduce healthcare visits.
Ultimately, happiness comes down to choosing between the discomfort of becoming aware of your mental afflictions and the discomfort of being ruled by them Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, The Joy of Living…
But what if we take away the small self, the ego? When there is no “I” or “me,” then how can “I” be angry? If there is no more inner fortress to protect then anger, if it arises, can dissipate back from where it arose.
You can’t just press ‘undo’ on your life. To move forward, you must first feel your grief and rage | Mental health | The Guardian
Many of us try to reframe our disappointments, to put a happy face on sad circumstances. But the path to growth is paved with difficult emotions, and we have to experience them honestly
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New Study Highlights Everyday Actions That Support Mental Health
We can all take many actions to support our mental health and protect against mental illness. These can include getting daily physical activity, eating healthy meals, getting sufficient restful sleep and more.
Calm Your Mind: Choose Mindfulness by Anxiety Type - Neuroscience News
Mindfulness is well known for its calming effects, but researchers now propose that different types of mindfulness practices may be more effective for specific types of anxiety.
Your Brain Loves Deep Breathing, Science Explains Why - Neuroscience News
Breathwork, or the practice of intentionally controlling one’s breathing, has been shown to calm brain activity, reduce anxiety, and even ease symptoms of depression.