Pain Meds or Meditation?
What if meditation works merely as a placebo because, like a tainted jury, people have already heard about its benefits? This is the...
The Neuroscience of Rejection and Loss
A bit of fragrance always clings to the hand that gives roses. —Chinese Proverb
What Makes a Great Leader?
When you think of what makes a leader outstanding, what are the qualities that come to mind? Inspiring, motivational, displays high...
10 Ways to Practice Gratitude
The word gratitude originated in the mid-15th century and derives from the Latin word gratus, meaning thankful or pleasing (depending upon...
Mindfulness Hacks for the Hyperactive
Some people never sit still, and sitting quietly to meditate, even just for 10 minutes, is akin to torture. Every good meditation practice...
How to Transform the Mind of a Team
What would a workplace look like if there were a critical mass of self-awareness and compassion?
Managing Versus Leading
Compassion, as defined by the third edition of Webster’s New World Dictionary, is “to feel pity, to suffer, sorrow for the sufferings or...
A Lullaby for Adults: Sleep Meditation
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, insufficient sleep is a public health epidemic. Not getting enough sleep has...
Practicing Empathy
Empathy is innate. Scientists have documented that empathy is common in children—even rats—but not all of us continue to be as empathetic...
Measuring Stress & Managing Triggers
The crux of managing stress is to first be able to recognize the exact moments that we’re triggered. We may experience a fight-or-flight...