Tag: stress
Knitting Helps Us Embrace Life’s Messy Imperfections
Discover how mindful knitting transforms mistakes into meaning, soothes stress, and helps us celebrate life’s beautifully imperfect moments stitch by stitch.
“Letting Go”Is Not What You Think
In Buddhist practice, "letting go" doesn't mean abandoning or rejecting things, but rather releasing attachment and the desire for things to be other than they are.
Your Body Knows You're Burned Out (And what to do)
Burnout is a state of chronic stress that can lead to physical and emotional exhaustion, cynicism and detachment, and a reduced sense of accomplishment.
Why are Foot Rubs so Relaxing?
Techniques for the Feet with Melissa, Soft Spoken
How Stress Affects Your Body
Our hard-wired stress response is designed to gives us the quick burst of heightened alertness and energy needed to perform our best. But stress isn’t all good. When activated too long or too often, stress can damage virtually every part of our body. Shar...
How stress affects your brain
Stress isn’t always a bad thing; it can be handy for a burst of extra energy and focus, like when you’re playing a competitive sport or have to speak in public. But when it’s continuous, it actually begins to change your brain. Madhumita Murgia shows how...
One Simple Habit That Will Make You Happy
Many people want to know how to be happy. There are many habits that can help your life become better. But there’s one powerful habit that may win over all of the others.
Meditation for Beginners
Every wonder how to get started in meditation? Maybe you've wondered what meditation even is?