Mindfulness is everywhere, and its backed by everyone from Gwyneth Paltrow to Buddhist practitioners and the US military. But what actually is it? And can it help us deal with stress, or should we be sceptical?
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. You know that mindfulness has plenty of benefits, but the big ...
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