Stressed Out Kids: How Mantra Meditation Teaches Resilience

Instances of children and teenagers seeking treatment for mental health related problems in the UK are soaring alarmingly. A&E attendance by young people with psychiatric conditions has almost doubled over the past five years, according to the Department of Health … Continue reading

Does Leadership Have to Be So Lonely?

We’ve all heard that it’s lonely at the top, but does it have to be? I would posit that it does not. When you are a leader, there is a certain amount of gravitational pull toward loneliness. You’re often privy … Continue reading

The 15-minute Hack That Will Get You Where to You Want to Be – and Eradicate Regret

W are told to keep moving toward our goals and away from our old selves. Yet, by practicing daily reflection, you can make your future even better. Continue reading

Can Mindfulness Meditation Really Reduce Pain and Suffering?

There are many scientifically-validated claims about meditation’s myriad benefits, but can it actually reduce chronic pain? One study demonstrated a significant decrease in chronic pain-related suffering from 10 weeks of mindfulness meditation. Another study found that meditation improves pain tolerance … Continue reading

How Yoga Helps Children and Young Adults Cope With Negative Feelings

It’s an unfortunate fact that we live in anxious times – and young people appear to be increasingly affected. We could attempt to guess why, (and everything from social media to the looming threat of climate change seems to play … Continue reading

How to Conquer a Fear of Change

How do you feel when something happens in your life and you can’t do anything about it?  Powerless? Frustrated? Angry? Maybe you got fired by text message, lost your savings overnight or became ill?  We all have been in situations … Continue reading