Wellness
Mindfulness Matters Easy mindfulness practices for the whole family By Sanya Pelini, Ph.D.
A recent study by researchers at the University of Michigan has found that there is a link between mindfulness and making errors. In their article published in the journal Brain Sciences, the researchers explain that meditation can help people make fewer mistakes. The study was conducted with 206 participants who had no prior mindfulness training experience. After a 20-minute meditation exercise, participants’ brain activity was measured. The study found that even those participants who did not mediate on a regular
basis (only one mediation session) showed a slight increase in their ability to detect errors. While the authors rightly state that further research is necessary to determine the actual impact of meditation, the study reinforces findings of similar research that has found that a meditation practice can positively impact behavior, performance and daily functioning. Mindfulness is a powerful practice, but few studies have found conclusive results about the practices that work best for children. The problem is that most mind-
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