mindfulness
Mindfulness Isn’t Enough: Here’s Why We Need Kindfulness
Studies suggest that awareness without warmth doesn’t reliably produce kindness. Sometimes it produces something closer to well-regulated indifference. Perhaps mindfulness needs to evolve into kindfulness.
Reiki vs Placebo Reiki: How Reiki Can Reduce Pain
As a scientist, it might surprise you to learn that I trained in Reiki more…
How to Improve Your Focus and Concentration
Not so long ago, meditation was dismissed as “woo-woo,” but now we know it offers powerful, science-backed health benefits — from supporting mental health and lowering blood pressure, to boosting immune function, slowing biological ageing, and more.
And yes… it can also significantly improve your focus and concentration.
20 science-based tips for increasing happiness
I’ve compiled 20 different tips, or hacks, for boosting your happiness, each with a wee bit of scientific justification.