Many exercisers enter the gym to give their minds a break. They may listen to music to disengage from what they are doing to endure the monotony of exercise that they need to do to lose weight or tone ...

We all go through difficult times, make mistakes, or say the wrong thing sometimes. In these situations, our inner critic often takes over, scolding us and leaving us feeling angry, upset, ...

People who practice self-compassion and mindfulness are less susceptible to symptoms of depression and anxiety. Why is this? Scientists, including researchers from SWPS University, have studied the ...

Stimulating the vagus nerve with a device attached to the outer ear can help make compassion meditation training more effective at boosting people's capacity for self-kindness and mindfulness, finds a ...

With the help of animal characters, educators can help children navigate big feelings with mindfulness and self-compassion.

Burnout is more than just feeling overworked; it is a whole-body stress response that occurs when physical, emotional, and cognitive resources are depleted over time. It is especially common in ...

The goal of the current research was twofold: First, we wanted to investigate whether the effects of state mindfulness extend beyond traditional MBIs to a Socioemotional Competence Training (SECT) ...

The self-reference effect (SRE) describes enhanced memory and perception for self-related information. Using a perceptual matching paradigm across three experiments, this study examined the SRE and ...

It’s late in the afternoon when the knock comes on the office door. A parent has arrived, visibly upset about a decision made earlier in the day. As you speak with them, their voice tightens. Your own ...