Calm and mindfulness
Calm is a skill that can be practised. These articles cover mindfulness, emotional regulation, breathing and sleep, with an honest look at what the evidence supports and what it does not.
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99 five minute meditations to calm the mind
Nine short meditations you can do in five minutes to settle a racing mind, plus how they work, when to use each one and answers to common questions.
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7Mindfulness PDF: 10 Things a Good Worksheet Should Cover
Looking for a mindfulness PDF? Here are 10 elements a genuinely useful mindfulness worksheet or handout should include, plus what the research shows.
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1010 ways to maintain social circles in later life
Ten practical, evidence informed ways older adults can keep friendships alive, rebuild social circles and protect wellbeing after life changes.
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1111 mindfulness activities for students that fit into a busy day
Eleven practical mindfulness activities for students, from one minute breathing to mindful walking, with what research says about stress and wellbeing.
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99 ways your emotional state affects your physical health
How emotions shape physical health: stress, emotion regulation, relationships, stigma, beliefs about aging and social context, with research based explanations.
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10Is hope an emotion or a thought? 9 ways to understand it
Is hope a feeling or a way of thinking? 9 research informed perspectives on how hope works, how it is measured and how it can be strengthened.
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77 ways your emotional state shapes your energy levels
How emotions drain or restore energy: inflammation, stress, vagal tone, prolonged uncertainty and fatigue, plus practical ways to protect your reserves.
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1010 Self-Regulation Examples for Everyday Emotions and Habits
10 concrete self-regulation examples, from reappraisal to habit monitoring, with the research behind why each one works and how to practise it.
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12Another Word for Resilience: 10 Synonyms and What Each One Really Means
Looking for another word for resilience? Explore 10 synonyms, from grit to adaptability, and what each reveals about coping and growth.
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