Mindfulness and Psychological Wellbeing

Distress Tolerance and Interhemispheric Stimulation: Body–Mind Integration in Contextual Therapy
Distress tolerance is a core process in contextual behavioral therapies, aiming not to suppress discomfort but to sustain it without avoidance. This paper links distress tolerance training with interhemispheric stimulation through the activation of the corpus callosum and the use of the non-dominant hand. Such bilateral engagement fosters neuroplasticity, emotional regulation, and cognitive–motor integration. By combining mindfulness, attention redirection, and motor cross-training, patients develop greater flexibility and embodied self-regulation. This integration of contextual and neuropsychological frameworks offers a comprehensive approach to sustaining discomfort as a means of transformation rather than resistance.

Este trabajo desarrolla los fundamentos teóricos, filosóficos y clínicos de la Terapia Contextual, también conocida como Terapia de Aceptación y Compromiso (ACT), y su integración con la práctica de Mindfulness. Se abordan los principios del contextualismo funcional, la conducta verbal y la evitación experiencial como base del sufrimiento humano. La propuesta terapéutica se orienta a promover la aceptación de los eventos privados, la clarificación de valores y la acción comprometida, fomentando un cambio basado en la experiencia y no en el control sintomático. Además, se exploran los aportes del Mindfulness a la conciencia plena, la regulación emocional y la flexibilidad psicológica. Desde una perspectiva clínica integradora, el texto plantea que la salud mental no depende de eliminar el dolor, sino de aprender a sostenerlo en coherencia con los valores personales. Incluye reflexiones sobre la práctica del terapeuta contextual y ejemplos de aplicación clínica.

Older adults often face heightened vulnerability to depression and anxiety, influenced by social isolation, chronic illness, and cognitive decline. Preventative strategies are critical for promoting psychological well-being. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a group-based Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Intervention (MBCBI) in reducing depression and anxiety symptoms and enhancing resilience in elderly individuals at risk of mental health decline. A total of 77 participants aged 60-75 years were randomly assigned to either the intervention or control group. The MBCBI program was conducted over 10 weekly group sessions of 90 min each. Outcome measures included the Geriatric Depression Scale-Short Form (GDS-SF), the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), and a validated Resilience Scale. Significant improvements were observed in the intervention group, with reductions in depression and anxiety and increased resilience levels compared to controls at post-intervention and four-week follow-up (p < 0.01). Group-based MBCBI is an effective preventive strategy for improving emotional well-being and resilience in older adults at psychological risk. These findings highlight the potential integration of mindfulness-based behavioral programs in geriatric mental health settings.

This presentation explores the critical distinction between right mindfulness (sammā-sati) and wrong mindfulness (micchā-sati) in Early Buddhist philosophy. It examines how secular and Hindu adaptations often detach mindfulness from its ethical, philosophical, and soteriological roots, reducing it to a technique for stress relief or blissful absorption. Drawing on the Noble Eightfold Path, particularly the Mahācattārīsaka Sutta (MN 117), it highlights that right mindfulness must be grounded in virtue (sīla), wisdom (paññā), and liberation (vimutti). Ultimately, the presentation argues that true mindfulness can only be realized within the integrated framework of the Eightfold Path, ensuring both ethical integrity and transformative depth.

Dispositional mindfulness is "a non-judgmental state of purposeful awareness that brings attention to the present moment and allows for recognizing and considering internal and external experiences without the pressure to alter the moment or take action". Eating behaviors are classified as restrained, emotional, and external eating. External eating alludes to uncontrollable eating when food triggers such as favourite snacks or sweets are present. Emotional eating is when a person consumes an excessive amount of food in response to negative emotions or negative psychological moods. Restricted eating results in a person eating less food or feeling guilty after eating as a result of being overly concerned with their body weight or shape. In this review, a literature search was performed on PubMed with the keywords "Dispositional Mindfulness" and "eating". Six out of the sixteen papers met the selection criteria. The literature shows that high dispositional mindfulness levels are related to reduced emotional and uncontrolled external eating irrespective of the clinical variables put in place by each study. The negative psychological mood was associated with reduced dispositional mindfulness, which led to an increased emotional and external eating rate. Substance abuse is another factor that leads to low dispositional mindfulness levels. High levels of dispositional mindfulness are related to frequent exercise and high sleep quality. The review demonstrates that interventions that promote dispositional mindfulness can be utilized to treat persons who engage in negative eating behaviours.

India has perpetual abundance of Human Values& Ethics which were highlighted in spiritual books like the Shreemad Bhagvad Gita. The Human Values & ethics derived from shreemad Bhagvad Gita can be used for leading a peaceful life. The human values and ethics can be utilized to with different management practices for achievement of the desired goals of management and come out from Duality, dilemmas and state of confusions.  Such conversion would not only better one’s own life but also proved helpful to achieve harmony and affluence in the business practices of the corporate management arena. Today, the spirit of Human Values & Ethics is the nurturing factor for 'the management potentials' of a manager, who is the utmost unit of the management world. The Shreemad Bhagvad Gita is regarded as the spirit of the Upanishads and holy Vedas. Holy Bhagvad Gita is one of the greatest contributions of Indian thought to the Management world. Shreemad Bhagvad Gita provides the management philosophy of ancient India which is panacea for the challenges before today’s management. The preaches of the Bhagwat Gita is not only alternative to the modern management theory but also source of inspiration for the people.  In Gita also brings the individuals on the right way of their duties towards of peace and prosperity of their organization (Anagha, 2010).Modern management practices and theories were developed during the last 150 years, ever since the industrial organizations of the West began to get established. It is a popular belief that globally renowned corporation adopt best practices and manage their organisations very well. It is the facts that even after several years of management training, organizations have hardly made significant progress in addressing some of the vexing issues. These include, among others, dealing with people around us, understanding what motivates oneself, doing one's work in the most efficient manner, making leaders for 'high performance' organisation and creating organisations that can live long.

Here's a lesson plan that integrates The Boy Who Grew Flowers by Jen Wojtowicz with Morgan and Albrecht's Ecological Model of Mindfulness. Designed by ChatGPT to foster emotional awareness, interconnectedness, and environmental kindness in children, using storytelling as a gateway to deeper reflection and hands-on learning.

This is a talk I gave in Vienna, at the 2025 edition of the Eureopean Academy of Religion. It focuses on the philosophical backdrop of mountain therapy.
A few kilometers east of Trento, on the outskirts of the town of Pergine, a vale opens up like a fan: the "Valle dei Mocheni". The valley, surrounded by the westernmost peaks of the Lagorai group, is the cradle of a German-speaking community of medieval origin. This spot, which the local tourist office describes as "enchanted," is the setting for Robert Musil's novella "Grigia," a short story conjured up by the Austrian writer during the months spent in Valsugana as a lieutenant in the Austro-Hungarian army (1915), and finally published in 1921. At the center of the tale is the experience of self-dissolution of Homo, the enigmatic protagonist of the story, which takes place in an eerily resonant natural and human context. In my paper, I will make use of some themes that asystematically emerge from Musil's short story: the ambivalent character of the mountain enchantment; the transformative power of the uplands; the conflict between modern activism and the dogged passivity of mountain people; the experience of helplessness and its consequences for personal identity; more generally, the struggle to fully come to terms with the alienness of the mountain mode of life and landscape. My aim is to investigate contemporary varieties of secular spirituality that are linked to alpine environments and to see why elements that in Musil are surrounded by an aura of decadence and metaphysical disquiet reappear today in an opposite light of rebirth and re-enchantment. To this end, I will focus on some uses of mountain therapy to treat psychological and existential disorders.

Nicole Albrecht and Karen Ager’s 2025 Wellbeing Model presents a multidimensional, systems-based approach to student wellness. Grounded in systems thinking and educational theory, the model encompasses eight interconnected dimensions: physical, emotional, social, cognitive, spiritual, environmental, creative, and digital. It embeds wellbeing into four educational domains—learning environment, curriculum, partnerships, and policy—and places student voice at the centre of the model. By integrating wellness into educational contexts and responding to contemporary issues such as digital health and ecological awareness, the model promotes a dynamic, lifelong process of wellbeing that supports holistic student development within interconnected personal and societal systems.

This study examined whether transformational leadership would be affected by the predominance of a particular Guna (Sattva, Rajas & Tamas) in a leader and his or her belief in Karma Yoga. An experiment was conducted using a sample of 110 marketing executives working in a financial services firm in eastern India. A 2x2 + 1 factorial design was used to manipulate the three Gunas (Sattva, Rajas & Tamas) and Karma Yoga. Sattva and Rajas were crossed with Karma Yoga (yes or no) to produce four cells, with Tamas being the fifth cell. Transformational leadership was the measured variable. Results show that compared to Rajas, Sattva enhances transformational leadership whereas Tamas reduces it. Further, Karma Yoga enhances transformational leadership when the leader is Sattvic, but does not enhance transformational leadership when the leader is Rajasic. Results imply that organizations interested in enhancing transformational leadership should develop Sattvic qualities in their managers and encourage them to be duty-oriented.

This study examined whether transformational leadership would be affected by the predominance of a particular guna ( sattva, rajas and tamas) in a leader and his or her belief in Karma Yoga. An experiment was conducted using a sample of 110 marketing executives working in a financial services firm in eastern India. A 2 × 2 + 1 factorial design was used to manipulate the three gunas ( sattva, rajas and tamas) and Karma Yoga. Sattva and rajas were crossed with Karma Yoga (yes or no) to produce four cells, with tamas being the fifth cell. Transformational leadership was the measured variable. Results show that compared to rajas, sattva enhances transformational leadership, whereas tamas reduces it. Further, Karma Yoga enhances transformational leadership when the leader is sattvic, but does not enhance transformational leadership when the leader is rajasic. Results imply that organizations interested in enhancing transformational leadership should develop s attvic qualities in their ma...

How to Find Respite in the Modern Age Socrates reportedly said we should be "aware of the barrenness of a busy life" (p. 2). In light of this, how many of us appreciate and make enough time for rest and respite? Faced with the stresses and demands of our fast-paced lives, is increased rest the prescription we need? Today, many people claim they have a rest deficit. But what is rest-and how complicated is it to understand? Are we too busy today to appreciate the need for rest? What are the benefits of rest? Can we shift our mindset to make time for rest and enjoy that rest? What are the most common ways we find rest? Claudia Hammond's The Art of Rest: How to Find Respite in the Modern Age (2019) seeks to answer these questions, offering hope for the present and future. Indeed, her central argument is that the restorative state is good. The Art of Rest borrows findings from The Rest Test survey (circa 2016) of 18,000 people in 135 countries; it found that we are experiencing a rest deficit: "... many of us feel we are not getting enough rest. Two-thirds of respondents said this was true of them and that they would like more rest. Women reported getting an average of ten minutes less rest each day than men, and people with caring responsibilities also had less rest. But it was younger people," many of them working, who reported the least rest, comments Hammond (p. 2). Mentioned is the mobile phone which makes us contactable most of the time. The author partly managed this research project by focusing on the subjective experiences of "rest." Hammond is an academic lecturer, psychologist researcher, book author, and BBC radio and television presenter. In 2020, her book The Art of Rest was shortlisted for the British Psychological Society Book Award for Popular Science.

Adolescents often deal with pressures either from the internal or external environment that might trigger psychological issues related to behavior, emotion, academic achievement, and interpersonal relation. Specific intervention is particularly needed to improve adolescents’ subjective well-being in such situations. This research aimed at measuring the effectiveness of the Adolescent Mindfulness Program (Program Mindfulness Remaja, known as PRIMA) on adolescent subjective well-being. This research employed an experimental study with a switching replication design. Twenty-eight late adolescents aged 17-21 years-old previously identified with low or moderate subjective well-being participated in the study and received 9 sessions of the Mindfulness Program. Kentucky Inventory Mindfulness Scale (KIMS) was used to measure mindfulness and Satisfaction with Life Scale (SwSL) and Positive Affect & Negative Affect (PANAS) were used to measure subjective well-being. Results depicted significa...

Teacher well-being is essential for student success, yet burnout remains a persistent challenge, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. This study explores the use of the Internal Family Systems model as an innovative approach in supporting teacher well-being through the development of Self-Leadership. Conducted across seven schools in two school districts in the United States, this phenomenological study examines K-12 teachers' experiences after participating in P.A.U.S.E., a well-being program designed to nurture their Self-Leadership. Through qualitative analysis of focus group data, we identified three key themes: 1) the transformative impact of Self-Leadership practices on teachers and students; 2) the importance of Self-Led facilitation and collaborative practice; and 3) a longing for more collective, systemic approaches to well-being across school communities. Findings suggest that integrating IFS concepts into well-being programs can enhance teachers' ability to regulate their emotions, reduce stress, and improve teacher and student relationships. This study contributes to current understandings of teacher well-being by investigating how concepts from IFS, particularly Self-Leadership, can be effectively adapted to support both teachers and students in K-12 educational settings.

Symptoms of depression have become more visible due to the lack of social support among people during the period of the pandemic. The purpose of this research was to investigate the relationship between depression, social support and resilience among university students in Haryana during the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 100 university students living in Haryana participated in this web-based survey. A standardized e-questionnaire was generated using the Google Form, and a link was shared through social media-WhatsApp and Facebook etc. The results show that more social support is associated with less depressive symptoms and more resilience ability in students.

Mindfulness practices have gained increasing attention in educational settings, including language classrooms, for their potential to benefit both learners and teachers. While research highlights the positive impact of mindfulness on language learners, its role in the professional development of language teachers remains an area of interest. This study explores mindfulness levels among pre-service English language teachers and examines the comparability of two widely used mindfulness assessments: the Kentucky Inventory of Mindfulness Skills (KIMS) and the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS). A total of 148 pre-service English language teachers from a Turkish state university participated in this quantitative study. Data were collected through online self-reported questionnaires, with both KIMS and MAAS demonstrating acceptable reliability for this sample. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses revealed that participants exhibited moderate mindfulness levels across both scales. While overall mindfulness levels did not significantly vary based on demographic factors, notable differences emerged in specific subcomponents of KIMS and MAAS concerning gender and class level. Additionally, significant relationships were found between mindful attention awareness and the 'describe' and 'act with awareness' dimensions of KIMS. These findings suggest that pre-service English language teachers generally demonstrate moderate mindfulness levels, regardless of demographic characteristics. Moreover, the comparability of KIMS and MAAS results indicates that both instruments can be effectively used to assess mindfulness in this population.

This study aims to examine the effectiveness of ACT-based positive psychology intervention on young people's mental health and well-being. Existing literature offers limited insights into the impacts of ACT-based PPIs, particularly concerning young people. The study explores the potential of this intervention to enhance positive psychological outcomes such as subjective well-being, self-compassion, and optimism, while reducing negative psychological outcomes like pessimism, anxiety, depressive symptoms, and somatic symptoms, and improving resilience. Conducted at a state university, the study involved 42 participants between the ages of 19 and 23 who were assigned to experimental (n = 20) and control (n = 22) group. The experimental group participated in an 8-week ACT-based PPI program. Employing a longitudinal experimental design, the study included a pre-test, post-test, and a follow-up test approximately two years later. Results indicated that the experimental group experienced significant improvements in positive psychological outcomes and reductions in negative outcomes, with the effects sustained during the follow-up period. Notably, long-term enhancements in resilience and self-compassion were observed. Overall, this study provides important evidence of the effectiveness of ACT-based PPI in promoting young people's long-term outcomes, with implications for developing intervention programs to support their mental health and well-being.

This personal reflection explores the lived experience of Imagination Visualization Ability (IVA), a vivid cognitive state often referred to clinically as hyperphantasia. Rather than presenting IVA as a condition, this piece frames it as a deeply immersive and multidimensional way of experiencing the world — one that impacts memory, research, creativity, emotional regulation, and even physical health.

Drawing from personal examples, the text discusses how IVA interacts with trauma, anxiety responses, and sensory overload. It also highlights the lack of serious research into the physical and mental health implications of IVA, calling for a shift in academic focus — from observation to understanding, from theory to support.

Written from the inside out, this essay offers a rare window into what it truly means to live with a mind that never stops seeing.

The article is devoted to the study of the impact of active meditation as an effective self-help tool during a full-scale invasion among women of all ages who are in forced emigration. Emotional disturbances are common in women who were forced to leave the territory of Ukraine during the Russian-Ukrainian war. During the two years of the full-scale invasion, the demand for self-help tools that could alleviate the intensity of stress-re- lated experiences has increased significantly. Therefore, the purpose of the study is to theoret- ically substantiate the beneficial impact of active meditation (using and analyzing self-reports of migrant women) as an effective tool of self-help during emotional disturbances in women who are in forced emigration. The study presents the author’s practical experience of working with cli- ents (taking into account all confidentiality rules) on the implementation of meditative practices to reduce stress levels, which in turn contributed to easier adaptation, improved well-being, and nor- malization of sleep. The method of self-observa- tion analysis was used to retrospectively analyze the impact of meditation practice on the mental state of female respondents. Women kept a diary in a free form of self-report, where there was a low level of formalization. Empirical analysis of practical experience allows us to conclude that active meditation, as a method of self-help, can help a woman cope with anxiety and normalize sleep. At the same time, the author notes that this issue requires further additional research.

Hospitalisation can induce anxiety and trauma in children, complicating their medical experience. Exploring the role of visual schedules as a supportive strategy reveals that these schedules can significantly reduce stress during medical procedures. By providing clear and structured guidance, visual schedules improve communication, foster patient engagement and create a sense of predictability, thereby enhancing the overall patient experience. When tailored to individual needs, they help children navigate healthcare settings with greater confidence. Effective staff training is crucial for successful implementation, ensuring that paediatric patients receive the maximum benefits.

The number of rusa deer (Rusa timorensis) raising farms has highly increased in Thailand. Basic data on the reproduction of rusa deer are essential for improvement in deer farming reproduction and the assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs) of endangered deer species. This study aimed to determine the relation of antler changes to testicular and epididymis histological structure and cellular source of testicular inhibin subunits in rusa deer. Eighteen rusa deer testes and epididymis were collected from a slaughterhouse located in Kamphaeng Saen, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand. The male rusa deer used in this study were separated into three groups depending on antler stages (velvet, intermediate and hard antlers). Histological observations of the testes and epididymis were performed. The testes sections of three different antler stages were immunostained by polyclonal antisera raised against inhibin α, βA and βB subunits. Means (±SEM) of testicular weight and seminiferous tubule diameter in the hard antler group (76.25±9.80 g and 256.10±7.28 μm) were significantly higher than those of the velvet antler group (40.86±7.41 g and 197.25±7.23 μm) (p<0.05). The epididymis of the intermediate and hard antler groups was filled widely with numerous spermatozoa, which, in contrast, were sporadically observed in the velvet antler group. In addition, the inhibin α and inhibin βA subunits were expressed in both Sertoli cells and Leydig cells while the inhibin βB subunit was only expressed in Leydig cells. This study suggests that the rusa deer testes secrete inhibin in all antler stages. The present study also clearly demonstrates that rusa deer antler changes are related to testicular weight, seminiferous tubule diameter and epididymal spermatozoa, indicating that antler change is a useful indicator for testicular function in rusa deer.

Abstract: The increasing growth in road users who are unfamiliar with traffic rules and regulations
provides a serious safety problem for Pakistani traffic conditions. This study has two main
objectives. First, it seeks to validate the reliability and applicability of the Dula Dangerous Driving
Index (DDDI) in Pakistan. Second, it intends to investigate the effects of DDDI, sociodemographic
characteristics, seat belt use, and driving training on the occurrence of traffic accidents. A total of
623 Pakistani individuals completed a questionnaire as part of this study. The questionnaire consists
of items related to dangerous driving behaviors, sociodemographic characteristics, seat belt use,
driving instruction, and accident involvement. The DDDI's accuracy was evaluated by comparing
it to self-reported traffic incidents and seat belt compliance. To discover predictors within the DDDI
dimensions, generalized linear models were used. A binary logistic regression analysis was also
performed to evaluate the factors that influence traffic accidents. DDDI dimensions, demographic
characteristics, seat belt usage, and driving training were all considered in this study. The use of
seat belts while driving reduced the likelihood of an accident by 25%. On the other hand, aggressive
driving and risky driving increased the chances of getting involved in traffic accidents by 36%% and
20%. Furthermore, the chances of being involved in a traffic accident decreased by 21% as the drivers
age increased. The results also illustrate that Pakistani drivers are more aggressive and risk taker
compared to Chinese drivers who are more disciplined. This study suggests that lack of
comprehensive and standardized driving training and education programs, in consistent
enforcement of traffic laws, the quality of road infrastructure and lack of public awareness
campaigns can be attributed to adverse road safety situations in country.

Italy was the second country to be affected by COVID-19 in early 2020, after China. The confrontation with the pandemic led to great changes in the world of work and, consequently, to the personal world of workers. In such a challenging situation, it is essential to be able to rely on resources
that facilitate individual coping. The aim of this study was to understand the association between personal resources (optimism and humor) and exhaustion, and the role of self-compassion in this
relationship. A structural equation model (SEM) was used to test the hypotheses on a heterogeneous sample of 422 Italian workers during the first lockdown in April–May 2020. The results revealed that
optimism and humor were positively associated with self-compassion; optimism and humor also had a negative association with exhaustion; and self-compassion had a mediating role between the two personal resources and exhaustion. These results confirmed the importance of personal resources in maintaining workers’ wellbeing during a challenging period such as the pandemic. The present study also contributes to the body of knowledge on self-compassion, a relatively new construct that has been little studied in the organizational field.

In Western-style medicine it is customary to diagnose the symptoms of an illness, to define its cause and, if necessary, remove it from the human organism by way of a surgical intervention. In surgery and in internal medicine this method is often successful. But for a number of psycho-physical problems this is not the best method of treatment. Furthermore, the problem of what might be termed as the essence of “suffering” often eludes definition in both physical and psychological forms of treatment. If the cause of individual suffering is defined in the course of dialogue therapy, the patient’s psychological situation will not remain static at the defined position; there is always the possibility of change. More intellectual patients may have reservations about their therapist: They may doubts whether a particular therapy will provide an effective cure for their sufferings. Some of them will try to analyze the methods used by the therapist. Here it is necessary to consider what the e...

India has perpetual abundance of Human Values& Ethics which were highlighted in spiritual books like the Shreemad Bhagvad Gita. The Human Values & ethics derived from shreemad Bhagvad Gita can be used for leading a peaceful life. The human values and ethics can be utilized to with different management practices for achievement of the desired goals of management and come out from Duality, dilemmas and state of confusions.  Such conversion would not only better one’s own life but also proved helpful to achieve harmony and affluence in the business practices of the corporate management arena. Today, the spirit of Human Values & Ethics is the nurturing factor for 'the management potentials' of a manager, who is the utmost unit of the management world. The Shreemad Bhagvad Gita is regarded as the spirit of the Upanishads and holy Vedas. Holy Bhagvad Gita is one of the greatest contributions of Indian thought to the Management world. Shreemad Bhagvad Gita provides the management philosophy of ancient India which is panacea for the challenges before today’s management. The preaches of the Bhagwat Gita is not only alternative to the modern management theory but also source of inspiration for the people.  In Gita also brings the individuals on the right way of their duties towards of peace and prosperity of their organization (Anagha, 2010).Modern management practices and theories were developed during the last 150 years, ever since the industrial organizations of the West began to get established. It is a popular belief that globally renowned corporation adopt best practices and manage their organisations very well. It is the facts that even after several years of management training, organizations have hardly made significant progress in addressing some of the vexing issues. These include, among others, dealing with people around us, understanding what motivates oneself, doing one's work in the most efficient manner, making leaders for 'high performance' organisation and creating organisations that can live long.
Keywords : Human Value and Ethics, Modern Management Practices, Modern Management

India has perpetual abundance of Human Values& Ethics which were highlighted in spiritual books like the Shreemad Bhagvad Gita. The Human Values & ethics derived from shreemad Bhagvad Gita can be used for leading a peaceful life. The human values and ethics can be utilized to with different management practices for achievement of the desired goals of management and come out from Duality, dilemmas and state of confusions.  Such conversion would not only better one’s own life but also proved helpful to achieve harmony and affluence in the business practices of the corporate management arena. Today, the spirit of Human Values & Ethics is the nurturing factor for 'the management potentials' of a manager, who is the utmost unit of the management world. The Shreemad Bhagvad Gita is regarded as the spirit of the Upanishads and holy Vedas. Holy Bhagvad Gita is one of the greatest contributions of Indian thought to the Management world. Shreemad Bhagvad Gita provides the management philosophy of ancient India which is panacea for the challenges before today’s management. The preaches of the Bhagwat Gita is not only alternative to the modern management theory but also source of inspiration for the people.  In Gita also brings the individuals on the right way of their duties towards of peace and prosperity of their organization (Anagha, 2010).Modern management practices and theories were developed during the last 150 years, ever since the industrial organizations of the West began to get established. It is a popular belief that globally renowned corporation adopt best practices and manage their organisations very well. It is the facts that even after several years of management training, organizations have hardly made significant progress in addressing some of the vexing issues. These include, among others, dealing with people around us, understanding what motivates oneself, doing one's work in the most efficient manner, making leaders for 'high performance' organisation and creating organisations that can live long.

Background There are hundreds of mindfulness-based interventions in the form of structured and unstructured therapies, trainings, and meditation programs, mostly utilized in a clinical rather than a well-being perspective. The number of empirical studies on positive potentials of mindfulness is comparatively less, and their known status in academia is ambiguous. Hence, the current paper aimed to review the studies where mindfulness-based interventions had integrated positive psychology variables, in order to produce positive functioning. Methods Data were obtained from the databases of PubMed, Scopus, and PsycNet and manual search in Google Scholar. From the 3831 articles, irrelevant or inaccessible studies were eliminated, reducing the number of final articles chosen for review to 21. Interventions that contribute to enhancement of eudaimonia, hedonia, and other positive variables are discussed. Results Findings include the potential positive qualities of MBIs in producing specific...

Bilingual calligraphy of "taqwa" (The Arabic right-to-left word, when read left-to-right, suggests an English word).

"Had the people of those societies been faithful and mindful of God (taqwa), We would have overwhelmed them with blessings from heaven and earth." Quran 7:96

COVID-19 has spread rapidly since its initial identification in Wuhan city and shown a wide spectrum of severity. Early isolation, early diagnosis and early management can collectively contribute to better control of the disease and outcomes. The situation of lockdown and social distancing we experienced first time. It can be stressful and develop many psychological problems. Some groups of people have high risk of developing psychological problem such as old aged people, children and people with disabilities and people with chronic diseases. Diabetes is one of the major cause of morbidity and mortality throughout the world. This condition is related with many macrovascular and microvascular complications that affect the patient's overall survival. And there is an increased risk of depression, anxiety and other mental disorders in people living with diabetes. Increased mortality in individuals with diabetes in the presence of depression and anxiety (Naicker, et al, 2017). Mental health comorbidities of diabetes compromise adherence to treatment and thus increase the risk for serious short and long terms complications, which can result in cognitive decline, decreased quality of life and premature death. Therefore, keeping these point in the mind in this article, the researchers attempt provides a better understanding of the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on mental health of people with diabetes, and its management technique to which they keep maintain their mental health.

Creative self-efficacy has emerged as one of the most striking constructs in education. Yet, instruments to assess it in children and adolescentsare scant. This article introduces the CASES, a new creative self-efficacy scale designed to address this concern. The process of development and initial validation of the scale are presented herein. Following the items’ conception, exploratory, and confirmatory factorial analysis was performed. The final structure comprises nine items, evenly distributed by three factors: fluency, elaboration, and personality. Preliminary reliability and validity analysis display good psychometric properties, highlighting CASES as a potentially relevant addition to the creative self-efficacy assessment instruments array. Designed for children and adolescents (ages 3 to 16), it can uphold a developmental approach of creative self-efficacy, with potential implications within educational settings. Thus, it might be of interest for parents, educators, educatio...

Objectives Person-centered analytic approaches (e.g., latent profile analysis, cluster analysis) have been offered as a potential solution to measurement issues associated with the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ). Yet, extant literature utilizing person-centered approaches reveals a lack of consistency in the identified mindfulness profiles, especially in non-college samples. The present study tested the generalizability of FFMQ profiles in an adult life span, community sample using latent profile analysis and cluster analysis. Furthermore, the study explored whether mindfulness profiles related to age and well-being. Methods Age-diverse participants (N = 715) recruited through Amazon's Mechanical Turk completed the FFMQ and numerous measures of well-being. Results Cluster analysis revealed four mindfulness profiles: (1) high mindfulness, (2) low mindfulness, (3) judgmentally observing, and (4) nonjudgmentally aware. Latent profile analysis indicated four profiles, but only two profiles resembled profiles resulting from the cluster analysis, and two of the profiles comprised less than 9% of the sample combined. Using profiles identified by cluster analysis, older age was associated with increased likelihood of classification into a high mindfulness profile and decreased likelihood of classification into a low mindfulness profile. Furthermore, the high mindfulness profile showed the best well-being and the low mindfulness profile showed the worst. Conclusions Overall, these findings demonstrate that the type of analytic method and sample characteristics, such as age, may affect the makeup of resulting mindfulness profiles. Implications for the state of this literature are discussed.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, lockdown has become a popular buzzword. It is a well-known fact that pandemics have plagued humankind throughout history, and outbreaks of coronavirus have been responsible for affecting more than two billion children in more than two hundred nations. School, college, and other institutional closures have affected almost 94% of students worldwide. Every aspect of our lives has seen significant changes due to the recent deadly pandemic. A variety of research techniques have been used to disseminate the findings of studies that have been conducted following the COVID-19 outbreak. COVID-19 has given us a chance to lay the foundation for digital learning. This study aimed primarily to provide a thorough analysis of COVID-19 and how it affects both teaching and learning processes in schools and higher education, and, finally, to suggest a course of action in response to it.

Mindfulness meditation is a practice that focuses your attention on the present moment, without judgment. This can help reduce stress, increase self-awareness and promote emotional well-being. Engaging in mindfulness meditation regularly can improve your mental and emotional health by cultivating a state of calm and awareness.

We explore the potential effectiveness of incorporating maranassati meditation into therapeutic practices, highlighting its ability to mitigate thanatophobia and improve psychological well-being. Drawing upon Buddhist psychological perspectives, maranassati emphasizes the contemplation of mortality, impermanence, and interconnectedness. The aim of the study: to integrate Buddhist meditative practice into thanatophobia therapy. This article presents research evidence from real-world scenarios involving individuals with coronary artery disease, cancer patients, and the elderly. The initial findings provide a solid foundation, reinforcing the efficacy of mindfulness-based therapies in reducing death anxiety and improving psychological well-being. The proposed approach offers valuable insights for counselors and therapists in assisting future clients in cultivating a positive outlook on death, thereby alleviating fear and anxiety associated with mortality.

Accompanying narrative to The Light Beyond
How often do we take the time to break from our daily busyness? How often do we take stock of our experiences and what we have been through in our lives? Appreciating our surroundings and our place within them brings joy and freedom from the trappings of our immersive, hectic lives. Through mindfulness, thoughts become more structured; each thought clear and distinct from those that precede it and those which follow it. It pierces all that is around us, like an emptiness that exists inside all that is frenetic and chaotic about the world. Like a tunnel or circle, we can stand in the back of our minds observing our experiences. From this place we can practice gratitude and self-compassion; cultivated within, this grows and extends to those around us.

Objectives Mindfulness-based programs have been delivered to people with intellectual disabilities (ID) and aggressive behaviour with some success. The current study is part of a wider feasibility study, which aimed to test the adaptation of the Soles of the Feet (SoF) meditation practice to a six-session, one-to-one intervention delivered within the UK National Health Service. It was designed for adults with ID to help reduce their aggressive behaviour. Methods Eighteen stakeholders were interviewed from three groups: (1) people with ID who took part in the intervention, (2) their supporters, and (3) therapists who delivered the intervention. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the data. Results The intervention had high acceptability among participants, although they reported mixed outcomes, these outcomes aligned closely with reports on effectiveness from supporters and therapists. Some people with ID and their supporters reported positive changes, such as reduced aggression, increased sociability, and higher quality of life. Some participants reported no change. Conclusions Four participants and their supporters reported clear benefits from the SoF intervention. For the three that did not report benefits, this appeared to be related to whether the person with ID understood the intervention and/or were motivated to reduce their aggressive behaviour. There was also evidence of supporters needing more direct instruction on how to facilitate the SoF intervention with the person they care for. Suggestions for future research are made, and clinical implications explored.

Background: Approximately 10-20 % of adults with intellectual disabilities engage in challenging behaviours such as aggression, destructiveness, and self-injury, which are often accompanied by feelings of anger. The inability to manage anger can reduce quality of life. For example, aggression is a strong predictor of out-of-area placements and is a risk variable for abuse. Recent research suggests that mindfulness-based therapies (specifically, Singh's Soles of the Feet meditation) can help people with intellectual disabilities manage angry emotions, with resultant reductions in challenging behaviour. However, previous research has been single-case design studies, and no group studies have been published with people with intellectual disabilities and aggressive behaviour. Methods/design: For this feasibility study, a UK protocol will be developed for use by health professionals within National Health Service (NHS) Intellectual Disability (ID) teams, based upon Singh's Soles of the Feet manual. Twenty adults with intellectual disabilities and identified problems with anger control will be recruited and six sessions will be delivered by a trained ID clinician. The study will monitor participant's aggressive behaviour, health-related quality of life, anxiety, depression, and use of support services (medication, hospital appointments etc.). These will be measured at three time points: (1) Baseline (within 2 weeks prior to the first session of the intervention), (2) 2 months post-baseline, and (3) 6 months post-baseline. Qualitative interviews will be conducted with participants, their carers, and the therapists who delivered the intervention. In order to help design an economic evaluation alongside a future full trial, we will cost the intervention and test the acceptability and validity of health economics measures to record resource use and health-related quality of life outcomes. Discussion: The data from this study will inform the feasibility of the project protocol and intervention, which will help develop future research and to determine whether a larger, randomised controlled trial with concurrent economic evaluation is feasible.

Background: Childhood and adolescent overweight is one of the most important current public health concerns. There is an urgent need to initiate community-based prevention to support healthy eating and physical activity in children. Mindfulness-Based Eating Awareness Training (MB-EAT) is a 12-week manualized intervention developed by Kristeller et al. that uses focused meditation techniques to help obese individuals normalize eating behaviors, and improve exercise and dietary habits. Objective: To adapt the MB-EAT program to adolescents (MB-EAT-A) and assess the impact of the MB-EAT-A program implemented in a high school setting on self-reported assessment of eating and exercise habits and dietary intake of fat. Methods: 40 ninth grade adolescents (14 males; 35 African-Americans, 1 Caucasian, 4 Others; mean age 16.2±1.2yrs; BMI=32.4±9.0, BMI range 19.1 to 58.4) from 6 high school health/physical education classes were randomly assigned to 12-weekly sessions of MB-EAT-A intervention (n=18) or health education control (CTL, n=22). Assessments of eating and exercise habits and dietary fat and caloric content were conducted at pre-test, post-test at 3 mo. immediately following intervention and follow-up, 3 months after intervention ended, with 85% retention at follow up. Results: At 6 mo. follow-up, the MB-EAT-A group increased days/week of moderate exercise >30min/day (0.8 vs-0.7days/week), and intense aerobic exercise >20 min/day (1.4 vs.-0.5days /week, both ps<.05) compared to decreases in CTLs. At 6 mo. follow-up the MB-EAT-A group increased number of servings per week of low calorie foods (7.7 vs.-.05, p<.02), foods with no saturated fats (5.1 vs.-0.4, p<.10) and low in saturated fats (4.6 vs.-2.7, p<.02). At 6 mo. follow-up the MB-EAT-A group increased number of foods with no fat (3.9 vs-0.3, p<.08) and low in fat (5.8 vs.-1.4, p<.02) compared to decreases in CTLs. Weight gains at follow-up (4.2 vs 6.2 lbs, MB-EAT-A vs CTL) did not differ significantly between the two conditions (p=.87). In a sub-sample of 29 African American adolescents, 58% reported, a binge eating problem with most being mild to moderate in severity. Excessively eating on a regular basis and thinking about trying to control eating urges were the most common features present. Binge eating severity did not significantly correlate with anxiety, depression, or self-esteem. Conclusion: The MB-EAT-A program increased moderate and intense aerobic exercise and improved dietary habits in favor of low calorie and low fat foods in an overweight/ obese adolescent sample. The MB-EAT-A program increased moderate and intense aerobic exercise and improved consumption of low calorie and low fat foods in overweight /obese adolescents. The study demonstrated feasibility of conducting the MB-EAT-A program in a high school setting, and good acceptability by the students. The successful implementation of MB-EAT-A points to the potential of school-based mindful eating programs as a means of addressing early onset of obesity in high-risk youth.

Drawing on research by scholars based in the ‘Centre for Research into Reading, Literature and Society’ at the University of Liverpool, this chapter analyses the psychological and neurological effects of reading Victorian literature on people who would not normally be involved in reading literature at all. These new readers include people in drug and rehabilitation centres, prisons, hospitals, drop-in medical centres, dementia care homes, facilities for looked-after children, schools, and libraries. The chapter combines qualitative and quantitative research methods, and provides rare empirical insights into some of the private processes of reading. In so doing, it indicates that ‘old’ literature can cross boundaries, both appealing to and even helping to create ‘new’ readers, for whom the experience can be life changing.

Mindfulness is a popular method for reducing stress and improving overall health, with scientific evidence supporting its therapeutic effects. It involves being present and aware of one's surroundings without responding or becoming overwhelmed. There are two main types of mindfulness interventions: stress reduction-based mindfulness (MBSR) and mindfulnessbased cognitive therapy (MBCT). MBSR is an 8-week therapy technique that includes daily practices at home and weekly group sessions, while MBCT combines MBSR and CBT to treat depression. Mindfulness has therapeutic effects, including affecting the brain's architecture and activity in regions connected to attention and emotion regulation. Studies have shown that mindful participants are less likely to react negatively to stressful situations with negative thoughts or emotions, and they are better at paying attention to the moment. Mindfulness is a powerful tool for managing anxiety, depression, and emotional intelligence among adolescents. Regular mindfulness practices help individuals better recognize and comprehend their own emotions, leading to greater clarity of feelings, reduced distraction, and improvement in emotional intelligence. Research has shown that mindful individuals respond to events and experiences in a receptive, attentive manner, which can impact their perception and response to stressful situations.