Life is filled with hardships and tragedies — a fact that 2020 has made all too clear for people across the globe. For thousands of years, philosophers have come up with strategies to help us cope with such hardship. This week on Hidden Brain, we talk with philosopher William Irvine about ancient ideas — backed byContinue reading “Minimizing Pain, Maximizing Joy”
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Breath
Humans typically take about 25,000 breaths per day — often without a second thought. But the COVID-19 pandemic has put a new spotlight on respiratory illnesses and the breaths we so often take for granted. Journalist James Nestor became interested in the respiratory system years ago after his doctor recommended he take a breathing class to helpContinue reading “Breath”
How to worry more mindfully
It’s possible. Here’s how to cope when stressful thinking seems constant. During times of high-stakes uncertainty, it’s normal to stress about potential threats and negative outcomes, and it can be tougher to resist anxious thoughts given that the coronavirus has disrupted the usual ways we comfort ourselves. But getting lost in worries is emotionally depleting,Continue reading “How to worry more mindfully”
Insight Timer
If you haven’t downloaded this app yet, you most definitely should. https://insighttimer.com/ It’s free to use. You can pay if you want and get the classes and stuff but you don’t need that to listen to the meditations. Friend me on there and you can see what I’m meditating to. I think you can findContinue reading “Insight Timer”
Dani's Mindfulness Group Madness 