Leisure Reading from Scientific American

Summer Reading

Why Your Brain Needs More Downtime Research on naps, meditation, nature walks and the habits of exceptional artists and athletes reveals how mental breaks increase productivity, replenish attention, solidify memories and encourage creativity.

Maximize Happiness by Planning Your Time Wisely Trying to be happier backfires, but consistently planning activities you enjoy may work.

Mindfulness Can Improve Your Attention and Health A focus on the present, dubbed "mindfulness," can make you happier and healthier. Training to deepen your immersion in the moment works by improving attention.

The Self-Compassion Solution Building on a Buddhist principle, psychologists are learning how being kind to yourself can bolster resilience, buffer against stress and improve relationships.

Proper Breathing Brings Better Health Stress reduction, insomnia prevention, emotion control, improved attention—certain breathing techniques can make life better. But where do you start?

Sometimes Mindlessness Is Better Than Mindfulness In some situations, don't pay so much attention.

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