Chronic pain affects approximately 20% of the adult population and is one of the most common causes of disability worldwide. Beyond medication, there is an approach that has gained increasing recognition in medical research: mindfulness. In this article, I will explain the mechanisms through which mindfulness practice influences the experience of pain and how you can apply these techniques in your life.
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We live in a culture that glorifies self-criticism as the engine of performance. “Be tougher on yourself.” “Don’t let up.” “You’re not good enough — work harder.” But research from the past 15 years tells a different story: self-compassion — the capacity to treat yourself with the same kindness you would offer a dear friend in suffering — is a stronger predictor of resilience, motivation, and mental health than self-criticism. And compassion meditation is the instrument through which this capacity is trained.
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Mindfulness has become one of the most studied and recommended tools for mental health. However, the term is often surrounded by mysticism or confused with other practices. In this guide, I will clarify what mindfulness actually is, how it works from a scientific perspective, and how you can start practicing it today.
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