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A peaceful mind may be defined as a state of calmness or tranquility that is free from worry, ruminative thoughts, or other types of busy, frenetic thoughts. Oftentimes, we spend too much time ...

Imagine that your focused mind is like your right hand, and your unfocused mind is like your left. You'll get more done by using both. And it lightens cognitive load. Using only focused effort is like ...

We often think of exercise as a way to maintain weight or muscles, but its benefits for our mind are simply spectacular. Can you imagine reducing stress and feeling happier with every move? It's ...

In “Changing My Mind,” the novelist Julian Barnes presents an argument for the joys of flexibility. By David Gates David Gates teaches in the M.F.A. program at St. Joseph’s University. When you ...