Mary Martin
@marymartin
awareness, imagination, futures thinking, and hope.
Mary Martin
marymartinphd.com
Intensive meditation, even after only one day, can also affect gene regulation in your brain through similar mechanisms. Attending a monthlong meditation retreat reduces the expression of genes that affect inflammation, and experienced meditators can reduce inflammatory genes after just one day of intensive mediation.
Karla Kaun • Alcohol and drugs rewire your brain by changing how your genes work – research is investigating how to counteract addiction’s effects
One of the most honest accounts I’ve encountered of humanity’s relationship with nonhuman animals comes from political theorist Dinesh Wadiwel, who describes it as a state of war — not a metaphorical war, but a literal one, in which we are the aggressors. If you were an alien who knew nothing about our species, you might expect a civilization that... See more
Humanity is failing one of its greatest moral tests
From Brainstorming to Bodystorming: Co-Creation Workshop Analysis Using Applied Video Ethnography
Exploring the use of applied video ethnography in a co-creation workshop to understand the design process and behaviors of participants in shaping a financial planning toolkit.
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mindfulness 2.0 and conferencing
Mindfulness 2.0
for advertising
Anthony Gallo (38) found that in 1997, food manufacturers spent $2.66 billion on advertising convenience, snack, and confectionery foods. That same year, only $159 million was spent on the advertising of fruits, vegetables, grains and beans combined- less than 6% of the processed foods’ budget (38). page 21
Guided meditations were useful in decreasing emotional distress during COVID lockdowns, but the effect was not lasting
Vladimir Hedrihpsypost.org
so many research questions
Comparing VR to non-VR breathing interventions, there were no significant differences in overall mental health, stress, anxiety or mood, nor in HR or HRV. There was no evidence that participants liked VR breathing interventions more than non-VR, nor would use them more in the future. These results suggest that there is no evidence that VR breathing... See more
Raymond Ostelo • Virtual Reality Breathing Interventions for Mental Health: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials - PubMed
The role of gratitude in motivating intergenerational environmental ...
Ezra M. Markowitzsciencedirect.com
gratitude
Marlee-Unlocking-Gen-Z-at-Work-A-Generational-Impact-Study-2024
The study explores the motivations and attitudes of Generation Z in the workplace, highlighting differences from previous generations and providing insights for enhancing collaboration, performance, and leadership within diverse teams.
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