Psych Central is an online publication that is passionate about mental health. It always stays up-to-date on the most recent insights that the industry has to offer, sifting through the science and providing you with only the most credible information. While keeping in mind that clinical research is only one piece of the puzzle, its … Read more
You tell yourself that nothing is going to distract you from your work. Suddenly, you feel an urge to pick up your phone. Check the news. A few reels. That’s it. Before you know it, an hour’s gone. And you made zero progress on that task you wanted to complete. Your favorite apps are designed … Read more
How can I teach my friend to meditate? If you’re asking yourself this question, it’s finally happened. Your friend saw you meditating and wants to learn how to do it. This can be both an exciting and scary moment in your friendship. On the one hand, you’re glad your friend showed interest in your … Read more
“One uncomfortable truth about being human is that we know there is a future and it is uncertain,” write Susan M. Orsillo and Lizabeth Roemer in their book The Mindful Way through Anxiety. Then they add, “Planning and preparing for events in the future is a wise and adaptive strategy. But, as is often paraphrased … Read more
Sometimes, the most challenging part of practicing mindfulness lies in full acceptance of what is. It starts small, like letting go of a distracting thought and going back to the immediacy of your breath during meditation. But then it slowly becomes a part of your everyday life – an ability to stay grounded in the … Read more