Sam Woolfe
Freelance Writer & Blogger

Using Metta Meditation to Deal With Depression

Using Metta Meditation to Deal With Depression
Depression can be a complex condition to treat. I’ve tried to change my lifestyle in all sorts of ways to ease symptoms of depression. However, one lifestyle change that I feel has helped to address the deeper causes of my depression has been a regular meditation practice. Mindfulness meditation has led to clear improvements in…View Post

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Using Kaizen to Turn Meditation Into a Daily Habit

Using Kaizen to Turn Meditation Into a Daily Habit
If it were as easy to develop a good habit as a bad one, then we would long have completely replaced our wrong habits with the right ones. However, in reality, we have to test the strength of our willpower every time we want to start doing something new. What is more, almost everyone is…View Post

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McMindfulness: The Curious Mix of Spirituality and Capitalism

McMindfulness: The Curious Mix of Spirituality and Capitalism
In the past decade, we have seen the meteoric rise of the ‘mindfulness industry’. The revenue of the most popular meditation app, Headspace, for example, is estimated to be over $50m a year. Following in the footsteps and success of Headspace, we have seen an influx of other meditation and mindfulness apps, such as Calm,…View Post

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The Problem of Boredom: A Philosophical Perspective

The Problem of Boredom: A Philosophical Perspective
We all know what it is like to be bored. It usually strikes when are alone and not engaged in anything in particular. But if we actually try to define what boredom is, we may struggle to do so. Boredom isn’t simply the absence of activity. It is a unique kind of mental state –…View Post

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Drumming as an Antidote to Depression

Drumming as an Antidote to Depression
When trying to stave off depression, it’s important to experiment with different possible methods of amelioration. There is no single panacea for poor mental health. One solution may work for one individual but not for another. Some people also require a specific combinatory approach that works best for them. In managing my own depressive episodes…View Post

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