In psychology, acceptance means “taking a stance of non-judgmental awareness and actively embracing the experience of thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations as they occur.” Acceptance refers to acknowledging and allowing your present experience—not necessarily your life situation. Through awareness and practice, you have the ability to increase acceptance in your own life and enjoy the benefits that it may bring.

Many of us have difficulty finding the time to take care of ourselves. Whether you’re looking to reduce stress at work, find a way to fall asleep faster, or are just interested in the practice, meditation can be the answer. We will explore some meditation techniques to incorporate into your life today so that you can resolve some of these common challenges.

Guided meditation for sleep is a specific type of meditation practice that can be used to help quiet your mind before you go to bed. This allows you to focus on what the guidance is saying rather than everything else running through your brain. There are many different styles of guided meditation for sleep. Trying out different practices can help you to discover what works best for you.

Have you ever had a conversation with a friend or coworker and everything you said to them seems to have gone through one ear and out the other? It’s frustrating, right? This article discusses the importance of empathic listening and provides tips on how to practice it in our daily lives.

The box breathing technique is simple, accessible, and effective in helping you to function better during stressful times, which for so many of us is most of the time. This article describes and defines what box breathing is, outlines techniques and best practices for box breathing, and reviews some of the many benefits of box breathing.

Sometimes we genuinely race against the clock, such as when we try to catch a flight. Yet many people rush daily as they try to accomplish every task on their to-do lists. But what exactly is rushing?

Oftentimes, we spend too much time thinking—thinking about what is to come in the future, what has happened in the past, or even what is going on right now. These are the times when we may crave a peaceful mind. There is actually a pretty good amount of research on how we can decrease our distressing thoughts and calm the body.

Mindlessness is a state of unawareness, of going through the motions without being consciously aware of your surroundings or your inner states. It’s often understood and defined as a state of being in contrast to mindfulness, which is associated with greater overall well-being and better physical and mental health.

Mindfulness meditation is a mindfulness-based meditation technique that systematically guides your attention. This systemic guidance allows you to be aware of your breath, bodily sensations, and thoughts you have at that moment without judging them. Mindfulness meditation can improve your well-being in many ways when practiced regularly.

Do you ever find yourself at work having difficulty focusing on the assignment you’re working on? Trying to stay focused can be a challenge for many of us. This is where centering comes in to help us.

Do you feel like you’re constantly running on the treadmill of life? Not quite sure how to take a break or stop feeling like you always have to be 'doing' something? It’s not always easy to slow down, but it turns out that slowing down is exactly what we need. Slowing down is not only good for our well-being, but it can also help us feel less stressed while accomplishing more.

Peace of mind is a mental state of calmness or tranquility. It may also include freedom from worry and anxiety. When our minds are buzzing with thoughts, it can be intense and overwhelming. We just want a calm, relaxed, and content mind. A lot of research has pointed to ways we can decrease stress and calm down an overactive mind.

Calming anxiety usually means we want our body to return to homeostasis (or its normal resting state). Generally, it involves feelings of relief, a reduction in negative emotions, and a general sense that we're okay. Given how unpleasant we might be feeling at times, learning strategies to calm down can be a great boon to our well-being.