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9 surprising reasons mindfulness makes you happier, according to psychology

The distinction between “being” happy and “feeling” happy is significant. Feeling happy comes and goes like the wind. Being happy, however, is a state of mind that you can cultivate. And one of the best ways to cultivate it? Mindfulness. Mindfulness is all about being present in the moment, instead of dwelling on the past or worrying about the future. And guess what? It turns out, psychology has found some pretty surprising reasons why mindfulness can actually make you happier.…

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What Is Transcendental Meditation, and How Can It Benefit Your Health?

Mental techniques like meditation and mindfulness have become increasingly popular in recent years—in fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that meditation practice increased from 4.1% in 2012 to 14.2% in 2017 among U.S. adults. But what you may not realize is that there are many different forms of meditation. Some involve staying still while others focus on movement. Some approaches attempt to clear the mind, while others aim to monitor, observe, or manipulate thoughts and…

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Self-care for GPs, with Professor Candid

We all know that general practice is a one-way ticket to charred, smoking career burnout. That’s why it’s so important to look after yourself. Here are Professor Candid’s wellness tips: 1. HOBBIES It’s important to strike the right work-life balance. Without an outside interest you are merely an empty vessel ringing to the brassy sound of medical woes. So fill in that troubling void with a hobby! Why not breed miniature Schnauzers, or better still, dress them up as little…

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