Interoceptive journaling is a mindfulness practice that involves recording and reflecting upon one’s own bodily sensations. It’s an intentional way of tuning into the often subtle signals our bodies send us, ranging from hunger pangs and heartbeats to flutters of anxiety in the stomach or warm waves of contentment.
I absolutely love reading. Fiction, non-fiction, poems, blogs, newspapers, magazines. Unfortunately, in today’s world, we spend less time reading and more time browsing—scrolling through Tweets, liking Instagram posts. It’s a shame, because reading offers many benefits that are backed by science. If you’re not convinced you should make it a habit, see below for some ... Read More
Mindfulness might hinder prosocial behavior among individuals with high intelligence
Mindfulness has been linked to engaging in behavior that seeks to benefits others in many previous studies, but is that true for all individuals? A study published in Scientific Reports suggests that people with higher intelligence who are more mindful may actually be less prone to engage in prosocial behavior. ...