Mindfulness/Meditation
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The Loneliness Epidemic: Why a Sense of Belonging Is Essential to Our Well-Being
Labeled by the U.S. Surgeon General as an epidemic, loneliness is affecting our population at alarming rates and having a devastating impact on both our physical and mental health. In addition to contributing to the increased risks of heart disease, dementia, and stroke, lacking social connection has been proven to be as detrimental to physical health as smoking. Henry Emmons, MD, shares more about these health effects and offers some tangible steps we can all take to increase our sense of belonging.
Why Anxiety Is Not Your Enemy
A case study in how to live — and thrive — with anxiety.
Breathe in Gratitude
An 8-minute guided meditation to bring awareness to what you’re grateful for.
Real Life, Realized: A Q&A With Sharon Salzberg
Mindfulness trailblazer Sharon Salzberg on letting go of fear, anger, and isolation and becoming more open.
How to Overcome Pessimism
Can the way you think influence your life chances? Is it possible to think yourself away from failure and toward success? The field of Positive Psychology says — YES!
How to Be More Mindful With Email Communications
It can be difficult to accurately convey an emotional tone in an email, which makes it easy for misunderstandings to happen. Here is guidance to ensure your message’s intention is accurately received.
ONE HEALTHY HABIT:
Move Throughout Your Day
This month’s One Healthy Habit challenge encourages taking a break from busyness to build fitness.
6 Ways to Practice Body Neutrality
Explore these transformative strategies to start practicing body neutrality.
How to Start Using Body-Neutral Language
Many of us inadvertently use language that reinforces the idea that thinness is better. Here’s how to speak with compassion.
5-Minute Meditation to Help You Take Pause
A quick breather for when you’re experiencing stress or a lack of ease.
How to Help Kids Manage Stress
Mental health experts offer tips for spotting signs of stress in children, along with healthy ways to help them cope. Plus, discover three mindfulness exercises for the whole family.
The Mind-Body Connection: Tapping in to Mindfulness Through Movement
The mind-body connection refers to how our thoughts, beliefs, attitudes, and feelings either positively or negatively influence our physical bodies — and vice versa. It can be a truly powerful resource to tap into. In this episode, Jessie Syfko explains more about this connection, the benefits it provides, how we can grow it, and the integral relationship it has to our fitness efforts.
How to Deal With Sadness and Grief: 4 Expert Tips
These strategies can help you cope when feelings of sadness arise.
How to Deal With Anger: 3 Expert Tips
Strategies to help stay in control when feelings of anger arise.
Seeking Awe
The founder and CEO of Life Time on the importance of finding awe.
6 Difficult Emotions and How to Deal With Them
We often resist challenging emotions, like anger and sadness, but embracing and accepting them is a key step toward wholeness.
The 7 Roots of Resilience
Stay steady through hard times with these seven tips.
How to Become a Digital Minimalist
A three-step plan to streamline your digital life and reclaim time for what matters most to you.
7 Simple Ways to Improve Social Connection
Our screens often keep us from fully engaging with the people right in front of us. Discover several strategies to show that you’re present.
ONE HEALTHY HABIT:
Avoid Screens at Bedtime
This month’s One Healthy Habit challenge puts time limits on your tech use for better rest at night — and an easier start the next day.
How to Use Guided Imagery
Guided imagery can be a powerful support tool for health recovery, goal realization, and emotional healing. Here are some practical guidelines to follow when finding the right program for your needs.