There’s plenty of evidence that demonstrates that physical health and mental health are connected. Psychologist and board member of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology Hillary Cauthen calls exercise a form of “consistent coping.” It helps minds prepare for stress or … [Read more...] about How mindful exercise supports your mental health
Mindfulness
This neuroscientist-approved morning routine is great for brain health
Do you ever find yourself so overwhelmed by the to-do list that you struggle to stay sharp and focused? Neuroscientist and creator of meditation app, BrainTap, Patrick K. Porter, Ph.D., and neuroscientist Kristen Willeumier, Ph.D., know the feeling. They shared with Well+Good … [Read more...] about This neuroscientist-approved morning routine is great for brain health
Study: Mindfulness improves children’s sleep
Is your little one having trouble falling asleep? A new study from the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine found that mindfulness can make a big impact on children’s sleep habits. The study monitored over 100 children between the ages of eight and 11 over two years. Half the … [Read more...] about Study: Mindfulness improves children’s sleep
Seven strategies to cope with empty nest syndrome
The years of hard work and sacrifice have paid off—your children have spread their wings and have left the nest to take their places as independent, functioning members of society. Even though this achievement should be celebrated, it can be challenging to transition from … [Read more...] about Seven strategies to cope with empty nest syndrome
Don’t let ADHD prevent you from meditating. Here are 8 tips for mindfulness
We’ve written quite often about the benefits of mindfulness and meditation, but we also recognize that it is sometimes a difficult practice to get into. Meditation is an active process that trains the brain to focus on the present — it’s much more than just quietly sitting … [Read more...] about Don’t let ADHD prevent you from meditating. Here are 8 tips for mindfulness