Imagine if we were all unconditionally kind toward each other. The world would be a pretty different place, right? Well, loving-kindness meditation is all about cultivating that kind of attitude: one of benevolence toward all our fellow humans (even, and perhaps especially, the ones who you think don't deserve it). Sounds like an impossible task. But stay with us: There’s no …Continue Reading
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7 Easy Ways to Build a More Positive Mindset
Ever find yourself pointing out all that could go wrong—or has already gone wrong—and struggling to break out of it? The negativity cycle, or the negative Nancy state, as we call it around here, can be a tough one to interrupt once you get started. But it doesn't have to be. There are some easy ways to pursue a positive mindset before your negative vibes get the best of you. …Continue Reading
In Time for the Holidays: How to Take Breaks Effectively
No one really teaches you how to take breaks. I mean, it’s pretty self-explanatory, right? You stop working for a while to go eat a snack (fun-size candy bar, anyone?), make a phone call, ponder the meaning of life, plan your Halloween costume, and so on. And then you go back to work. But here’s the thing. We should be taught how to take breaks. Or at least guided on how to …Continue Reading
The 9 Most Inspirational TED Talks to Build a Better Life
The most inspirational TED Talks don’t just leave you feeling uplifted, they leave you with ideas and information that can actually change your life. From scientifically-studied paths to happiness to psychological tools you can use to see the world differently, the following talks have plenty to offer. To help you make the most of your time (because that’s what we’re all …Continue Reading
How to Handle Job Burnout, Even If You Love Your Work
Here in the US, most of us spend more time on work than we do on nearly anything else, which is partially why job burnout exists in the first place. It's also why work burnout is so all-encompassing when it hits—and so hard to overcome. But it doesn't have to be that way. Whether you want to prevent burnout before it happens, wonder what the science says about how to overcome …Continue Reading
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