Practice Happiness
In Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Polonius gave this advice to his son Laertes: This above all, to thine own self be true. We are all in different stages of awareness of what our own self is. Finding that is essential. You can start by being more interested in your... read more
Steal Like an Artist
If you’re looking for some creative inspiration in your life, you might find it in ‘Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative’. Its author, Austin Kleon says: ‘You don’t need to be a genius to be successful, you... read more
Meditation Makes You More Compassionate
The qualities the world desperately needs more of — love, kindness and compassion — are indeed teachable. Scientists have mostly focused on the benefits of meditation for the brain and the body, but a recent study by Northeastern University’s David... read more
Meditation and Test Scores
Mindfulness meditation, the ancient and flourishing practice that increases awareness of random thoughts and redirects attention to the present moment, has been used to manage stress, depression and even chronic pain. But can it improve test scores? Researchers in the... read more
