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Calm

Why Do We Feel Awe? 

According to Dacher Keltner, there are important evolutionary reasons: It's good for our minds, bodies, and social connections. Read More

  • Dacher Keltner

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Calm

The Science of Wonder 

Experiencing everyday wonder can help us see that we’re part of something bigger. Science shows that this exquisite emotion can quiet our inner critic, reduce stress, loneliness, and physical distress, and bring a sense of expanded time, perspective, and connection. Read More 

  • Dacher Keltner
  • February 16, 2023
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Anxiety

4 Science-Backed Tips for Sticking to Your Meditation Practice 

When it comes to building the habit of meditation, questions about how much to practice (and how to stick with it over time) may leave you shrugging your shoulders instead of relaxing them. Here are four strategies to help you build a practice that works for you. Read More 

  • Carly Hunt
  • January 31, 2023
Nurses are burnt out. Can mindfulness help? - young nurse suffering from burnout and rubbing her temples
Anxiety

Nurses Are Burnt Out. Can Mindfulness Help? 

We know mindfulness-based interventions have been successful in reducing burnout, stress, anxiety, and depression, but few studies have applied this to nurses. Here’s a look at how researchers are bridging the gap. Read More 

  • Sophie Kelly
  • January 28, 2023
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