Last week we talked about the scientific benefits of practicing meditation. However, meditation can be difficult, especially for beginners. Luckily, there’s another way to get the benefits of meditation: Practicing mindfulness. Here’s how you can start: A quick crash course on meditation: Sit straight (slouching will interfere with concentration) Focus on the breath and physical…

Practicing mindfulness and meditation has become a trending topic in the health and wellness community. There are claims that meditation: Improves cognitive function Reduces stress Increases empathy Enhances creativity Here’s the science that backs it up: Our brains are actually more active while “idle” While daydreaming or meditating, our brain becomes 10 percent more active…

Passion, how important is it really? Finding your passion, what does that really mean? Don’t get me wrong. Passion is important, but what happens when the passion dissipates? We are all told growing up that finding our passion is the number one most important aspect when looking for a career and while that might be…