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ADHD May Stop Thoughts in Their Tracks
While any child can become distracted in this way, a study found that the minds of children with untreated ADHD were more likely to simply go blank.
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Mindfulness would be good for you. If it weren’t so selfish.
The Washington Post: We may live in a culture of distraction, but mindfulness has captured our attention. Books on the practice are numerous, including guides to “A Mindful Pregnancy,” “Mindful Parenting,” “Mindful Politics,” “The Mindful
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What Are Everyday Daydreamers Like?
Scientific American: “Before experimenting, isn’t it appropriate to know as exactly as possible on what one is going to experiment?” — Sartre Rarely do I read a scientific paper that overwhelms me with so much excitement, awe
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Why Mind Wandering Can Be So Miserable, According to Happiness Experts
Smithsonian: For you, it could be the drive home on the freeway in stop-and-go traffic, a run without headphones or the time it takes to brush your teeth. It’s the place where you’re completely alone
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Can Mindfulness Fill Corporate America With Better, Happier Workers?
Pacific Standard: This simple breathing exercise — you’ve probably tried some version of it at the start of an exercise class or workshop — is at the core of many mindfulness programs. Looking at what various advocates mean by
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Ellen Langer to be Honored at Liberty Science Center Genius Gala
APS James McKeen Cattell Fellow Ellen Langer is among four leading figures in science and technology being honored on May 20th at the Liberty Science Center Genius Gala, an annual celebration of science and creativity.