You want to meditate. You know it is good for you. You’ve heard about all the benefits, from a calmer mind to less stress. But for some reason, you just can’t seem to sit still. If this sounds relatable, realize that you’re not alone in this. There are lots of people who find … [Read more...] about Can’t sit still? Here are 4 alternative ways to practice meditation
Archives for December 2019
3 science-backed ways to productively express your emotions at work
When you work in a team, emotions will inevitably rise up and can possibly affect the productivity of your team. But by acceptation your emotions and channeling them appropriately, you can help improve communication, be more compassionately direct, and foster a healthier … [Read more...] about 3 science-backed ways to productively express your emotions at work
Want to volunteer, but don’t know where to start? Follow these 3 steps
The beauty of volunteering is that while you’re helping those in your community, you’re also giving yourself a reason to feel good. In fact, some research suggests that volunteering can even help us heal. Having the intention to volunteer is great, but actually getting started is … [Read more...] about Want to volunteer, but don’t know where to start? Follow these 3 steps
San Francisco will use AI in an attempt to remove racial bias from courtrooms
We already knew an artificial intelligence could reflect the racial bias of its creator. But San Francisco thinks the tech could potentially do the opposite as well, by identifying and counteracting racial prejudice — and it plans to put the theory to the test in a way that could … [Read more...] about San Francisco will use AI in an attempt to remove racial bias from courtrooms
This chatbot helps refugees navigate the legal path to resettlement
For a Syrian refugee in Lebanon who is trying to navigate the legal path to resettlement, it can be difficult to find answers—and overstretched humanitarian organizations can take as long as three months to respond to an email when the demand for help is highest. A new chatbot … [Read more...] about This chatbot helps refugees navigate the legal path to resettlement