This famous scene from the Bhagavad Gita, featuring the god Krishna with his cousin, Prince Arjuna, on a chariot heading into war.
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A scholar of South Asian religions explains how one lesson from the text, ‘nishkama karma’ – or acting without desire – may be useful for navigating the contemporary workplace.
Several habits originating from ancient Eastern philosophies are effective tools to cope with the stresses of the modern world.
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Mindfulness, being in the present moment, is often achieved through meditation, the practice of sitting still and focusing on the breath. Both help relieve feelings of anxiety and depression
Mindfulness means being attentive to those around us and not just ourselves.
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Being more mindful to our own needs as well as those of the people in our lives can help us be more compassionate and attentive.
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A survey of nurses showed that sport, socialising and hobbies are all great ways to unwind, particularly when your job is stressful and demanding.
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It turns out people who sleep well and those who sleep poorly have different kinds of thoughts before bed.
Colouring works in a similar way as mindfulness by helping people stay focused on the present moment.
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Combining the practice with mindfulness is key.
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Claims regarding on these apps’ effectiveness are often based on less than robust findings.
Repetitive negative thinking can impact sleep quality, reduce efficiency and impair decision-making abilities.
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Mindfulness, through focused attention meditation, can help overcome repetitive negative thinking, thus improving mental and physical health.
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Meditation practices won’t magically transform your life, but they can be effective tools to cope with stress.
Studies show that consistent meditation practice is key.
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Many studies show that consistent meditation practice lowers depression, anxiety and self-criticism.
Protective factors like supportive relationships can counteract suicide risk factors.
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The focus of suicide prevention is shifting toward protective factors: characteristics that make it less likely that individuals will consider, attempt or die by suicide.
Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open.
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Research is showing that players can use mindfulness techniques to improve the mental resilience required to perform at the highest level.
Practicing mindfulness doesn’t have to mean being removed from the world.
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Mindfulness is everywhere in pop culture today, but that doesn’t mean people agree on what it means.
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The average person will spend 90,000 hours at work over a lifetime, so you might as well try and enjoy it.
St David’s advice was to “do the little things”.
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Doing the little things has a role to play in maintaining our sense of happiness as well as in treating mental illness.
Compassionate listening is the practice of shifting our focus from talking to listening. In so doing, we overcome egocentricity.
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Compassionate listening is an overlooked practice, but urgently needed in both interpersonal and political communications.
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Yoga mixes physical exercise with meditation and breathing techniques.
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Yoga’s surge in popularity in the past decade has spurred more research into its effects. The combination of physical movement and mindfulness provides a wide range of health benefits.
People of any age or walk of life can access and benefit from meditation.
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Mindfulness, one of the most common forms of meditation, is a skill that must be cultivated and practiced. With some training and discipline, it can help anyone live more fully in the moment.
Racial stress can seriously threaten a person’s well-being.
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Racial hostility can produce symptoms similar to what soldiers experience as a result of going to war.