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Lynne Bass
Feb 23, 20222 min read
A Basic Meditation to Strengthen Neural Connections
Rewire your brain so that mindfulness and compassion are the automatic response to stress. We are all born with a specific set of...
Lynne Bass
Feb 16, 20224 min read
Does Mind-Wandering Make You Less Caring?
According to a new study, how caring we are is linked to how much we pay attention to the present moment. Where is your attention right...
Lynne Bass
Feb 9, 202212 min read
Are You a Creature of (Bad) Habits?
Yes. We all are. Fortunately, a few simple steps can help you break the cycle of unhealthy actions and develop the skills to cultivate...
Lynne Bass
Feb 2, 20224 min read
5 Ways to Nourish Your Brain
The brain is our "grand conductor"—playing a vital role in everything we do. Here's what science tells us about keeping it healthy. The...
Lynne Bass
Jan 26, 20222 min read
How to Practice Mindfulness Throughout Your Work Day
Tips for increasing focus and awareness and decreasing stress at work. You probably know the feeling all too well: You arrive at the...
Lynne Bass
Jan 19, 20222 min read
How to Calm Your Nerves Before Giving a Presentation
Have to present ideas to a group at work? Take anxiety out of the equation with these three mindful tips. Q: My boss has chosen me to...
Lynne Bass
Jan 12, 20225 min read
How Happy Brains Respond to Negative Things
Recent research provides a whole new understanding of the brain's amygdala—and suggests that happy people take the bad with the good. You...
Tami Holmes
Jan 5, 20229 min read
The Perks of Disappointment
Being let down is a universal human experience. But whether you want something you can’t have or you’ve got no clue what you want,...
Lynne Bass
Dec 29, 20212 min read
Picture Your Best Possible Self
This 3-step practice fosters optimism and can help motivate you to realize your goals. Sometimes our goals in life can be elusive. But...
Lynne Bass
Dec 22, 20212 min read
Be Smarter than Your Phone
Get your face out of your device—without banning it from your life. Put that phone away! It’s driving you crazy. Admit it. It is. At...
Lynne Bass
Dec 15, 20212 min read
A Mindfulness Practice for Letting Go of Jealousy
Wanting what others have. Protecting what we have from others’ grasp. These feelings are not fun. But on closer examination, we can see...
Lynne Bass
Dec 8, 20215 min read
How Meditating Helps You with Difficult Emotions
Meditation is not all calm and peace. It opens up a space for you to see what’s going on in your mind, including the vivid and powerful...
Lynne Bass
Dec 1, 20214 min read
Do You Have A Fear of Missing Out?
When it comes to our phones, it's not just fear of missing out (FOMO) that keeps us attached and scrolling with abandon. It's fear of...
Tami Holmes
Nov 24, 20213 min read
Shopping
We're wired to seek out what is novel and pleasurable—and delicious! Before long, we believe we can't live without these things. A little...
Lynne Bass
Nov 17, 20213 min read
The Best Leaders Think: What About Me, What About You?
Those who fail in leadership positions, despite having been outstanding as individual performers, often don't consider these two mental...
Lynne Bass
Nov 10, 20211 min read
Calm Your Mind and Boost Your Creativity with Adult Coloring Books
A new breed of coloring books are designed to give stressed-out grown-ups a mini-meditative experience. No longer are coloring books just...
Lynne Bass
Nov 3, 20213 min read
Taste a Little Self-Compassion
A recent study shows how self-compassion reduced bingeing and eating concerns—plus a mindfulness practice to build self-compassion every...
Lynne Bass
Oct 27, 20212 min read
Life’s Most Thankless Task Revisited
When you see the benefits of doing it with your full attention, you will start volunteering to scrub those grimy pots and pans. The word...
Lynne Bass
Oct 20, 20213 min read
How to Be Mindful with Your Next Meal
Nine steps to developing mindful eating skills. Eating is such a significant part of our daily lives, yet it’s so easy to disconnect from...
Lynne Bass
Oct 13, 20211 min read
Mindfulness and Well-Being at Work Conference
Greater Good Science Center, in collaboration with Mindful and 1440 Multiversity, is hosting an upcoming conference: Mindfulness and...
Lynne Bass
Oct 6, 20211 min read
Four Common Habits That Rule Our Lives
Get to know the main habits that lead to unhealthy behaviors so you can learn to break the cycle and take charge. Different kinds of...
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