mindfulness

Trendy ‘mindfulness’ programmes can make you more SELFISH, study finds

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Trendy ‘mindfulness’ programmes can make you more SELFISH: Meditation increases egotistical behaviours for independent people, study finds Researchers studied how independence altered the response to mindfulness   The practice triggers increased selfishness in independent people It has the opposite effect on team players and leads to more altruistic behaviour   By Joe Pinkstone For Mailonline Published: 12:23 BST, 15 April … Read more

Trendy ‘mindfulness’ programmes can make you more SELFISH, study finds

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Trendy ‘mindfulness’ programmes can make you more SELFISH: Meditation increases egotistical behaviours for independent people, study finds Researchers studied how independence altered the response to mindfulness   Found in independent people it triggers more selfish behaviours  But in people who are team players by nature it has the opposite effect and leads to more altruistic thoughts   By Joe Pinkstone For … Read more

Increased ‘mindfulness’ means life gets better with age, scientists say

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Life really does get better with age: Older people are more ‘mindful’ allowing them focus on the present – reducing stress and helping them deal with challenges in a positive way Australian researchers surveyed more than 600 adults and their ‘mindfulness’ Mindful characteristics include present moment attention and non-judgement This crucial quality may naturally come with … Read more