Compared to others, how generous are you? 52% Say they’re average, while 45% consider themselves more generous than others and just 4% report being less generous than others. We’re not mathematicians here at Mindful, but something about this doesn’t quite add up. What time of year are you most likely to be generous? 88% Try to give throughout the year, while 8% tend to be more giving around the holidays, and less than 1% are most generous around tax season....

Neuroplasticity isn’t a given. Epidemiological research finds that how a brain ages depends on a number of factors including diet, physical exercise, lifestyle choices, and education. The healthier and more active one’s lifestyle, the more likely he or she will maintain cognitive performance over time. And meditation may be a key ingredient for ensuring brain health and maintaining good mental performance. Here’s what recent research suggests about how mindfulness meditation practice may help keep aging brains fit and functional....

I first came to mindfulness through my yoga practice. It had never occurred to me that I could intentionally direct my thoughts. I remember the moment I sat on a bench outside of class and felt the sun on my skin, and consciously didn’t let my mind wander. As I began my wellness journey, I found a lot of empowerment in the idea that I could observe my own thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations, and intentionally direct my attention toward more pleasant or helpful ideas....

I, personally, tend to disable video autoplay almost everywhere. Instagram is probably the only app that has it enabled in my case. So, if you’re similar, you’ll want to disable video autoplay in Google Discover. The procedure is quite straightforward, and you’ll do it in a jiffy, as soon as you know exactly what to press. We’ll explain it in detail, one step at a time, and you’ll also find screenshots included down below, to lead you every step of the way....

Here are some common problems with this Nest feature Here are some common problems with this Nest feature Now, Nest cameras that have Night Vision active can show a few different quality problems that you might want to fix. For instance, the quality of the image itself may just be bad. Whether that’s blurry or pixelated. Or whether that’s an image that cuts out intermittently. And that particular problem can, in fact, impact cameras even when they don’t have Night Vision turned on....