These kinds of negative thoughts are becoming more common in our homes and schools. Teens are experiencing increased anxiety, and studies indicate that college students in Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States are becoming more perfectionistic over time, measuring themselves against unrealistic standards. Why is this happening? We can’t say for sure—but we do know there are steps teens can take to improve their mental health. A 2018 study of early adolescents suggests that self-concept (your perception of self) plays a central role in emotional well-being....

Kate Bermingham: What possessions do you still own? Fumio Sasaki: I have about 20 pieces of clothing, including underwear. My electronic devices like MacBook Air and Kindle are incredibly useful. My new home came preinstalled with most of the furniture and electronics I need, so I was able to let go of most of my own items in that category. On the other hand, there are some things I now have more of....

Get ready for an easy idea that you can do in 5-10 minutes! It is sure to put a smile on your spouse’s face. This is something that I love to do after the kids get put to bed when we have alone time. I have even pull out the CD’s I made while in college to play “our songs.” It makes it special, romantic, and easy for a special moment between us....

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Research Roundup April 2015 issue of Mindful magazine Disrupting Our Brain’s Bias Racial bias in policing is at the forefront of the news. So it’s heartening to see a study that finds bias can be reduced through mindfulness training. Adam Lueke and Brian Gibson of Central Michigan University looked at how instructing white college students in mindfulness would affect their “implicit bias”—or unconscious negative reactions—to black faces and faces of older people....