Live for the moment, seize the day, carpie diem. These well cited cliches for stress management are based on the logic that by focusing intently on the present moment we can set aside past regrets and future anxieties. Doing so can provide us with a greater capacity to perform and succeed. Interestingly, such mottos directly […]
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Never in history have we had so much instant communication with others, whether they’re in the same town or on the other side of the world. Our busy lives in large communities mean that our communication with friends and family is often through electronic devices rather than in person and face-to-face. And even when we […]
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The Value of Meditation
The mind is a muscle, and meditation is a form of stretching MOST PEOPLE wouldn’t find it strange if you told them to stretch their muscles before running a race. Stretching limbers up the muscles, increases performance, and reduces the risk of injury. And yet, and yet, every day people around the world turn up for work and run a mental […]