Learn why sleep hygiene matters for your mental health. Discover what happens in your brain and body during sleep, how lack of rest affects mood and focus, and simple daily habits to improve your sleep quality.
Mindfulness has been practiced across cultures and traditions, but it was most clearly refined in Buddhist monastic life. Ancient scriptures describe meditation as a way to quiet the mind, focus attention, and cultivate a deep, personal understanding of Buddhist teachings as a path toward enlightenment. Buddhist traditions speak of two core forms: concentration meditation and insight meditation