Meditation, well-being and sleep: our latest articles.
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The vagus nerve breathing exercise research actually measures, how long it needs to be, whether humming helps, and why a blocked vagus nerve is not a thing.
Lump in throat from anxiety: six moves to loosen a tight throat, the reflex that keeps the sensation alive, and the point at which you should get it checked.
Why do I sigh so much: what the reflex is actually doing, why frequent sighing is not a sign of weariness, and when excessive sighing is worth a check-up.
How to gain perspective on a situation: what research ranks as effective for stepping back, what makes things worse, and what to do when you cannot manage it.
How to forgive yourself for past mistakes: five steps to stop punishing yourself without inventing an excuse, even when there is no one left to apologise to.
Feeling lonely even when surrounded by people: why the feeling ignores how many people are around, what the trials actually show, and what to do about it.
Safe place visualization: where the exercise comes from, how to build your calm place step by step, and what to do when the image will not come.
How to be more patient with your child: six short moves for the moment you lose your temper, and how to stop yelling without promising the impossible.
Why do I hate looking at myself in the mirror? What the reflection sets off, why mirror affirmations backfire, and how to look without judging yourself.
The self-compassion break takes one minute: three phrases, a hand on the chest, a slow breath out. A guided self-compassion exercise, what to say, when to stop.
How to let go: what the phrase really means, the five steps, 10 tips, a guided seven-minute exercise, and why letting go is not resignation.
Meditation for sleep: the evening practice step by step, 3 exercises that help, the 4-7-8 method, the military method, and the habits that keep you awake.