Psychologists are now finding that mental flexibility, not pushing through at all costs, is the real key to perseverance.
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Shinrin Yoku (forest bathing) is a Japanese practice that refers to the experience of immersing yourself in the atmosphere of a forest and the healing molecules in the forest aerosol.
It is not just being in a forest, it is walking slowly, noticing with all senses, allowing them to soften and receive.
Read moreAwe and Your Nervous System
Awe isn’t a luxury, it’s maintenance.
Neuroscience is catching up to what the Sng’oi never forgot: wonder isn’t an indulgence, it’s how the nervous system comes home.
Read moreLife Kit
In her upcoming book, The Nice Life: How to Elevate the Everyday and Find Joy in What You Have, Miller argues that a nice life means noticing beauty, being open to curiosity, seeking community and more.
Read moreAI Sycophancy
A new study shows what happens when chatbots put comfort over council.
Read moreChatbots and Loneliness
ChatGPT and Spiritual Delusions
Some of ChatGPT users are suffering through ChatGPT-induced delusions that have left their loved ones worried for their health and safety.
Read morePsychedelics and Mental Health
Why do mind-altering drugs make people feel better?
Scientists want to redesign psychedelics so that they don’t induce a trip—but they still improve mental health.
Read moreReading for Loneliness
Reading may protect older adults against loneliness better than some social activities.
Read moreAI and Mental Health
New research links use of ChatGPT to worsened psychiatric symptoms.
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