It is an uncanny metaphor to imagine the ordinary human mind as a distracted, constantly moving and flustered monkey. This Buddhist metaphor is even more relevant in the era of smartphones and hyper-connectivity. Our in-house psychologist Leah explores how the monkey mind can be tamed through living a more mindful lifestyle.
Read MoreScience has found that gratitude increases emotional wellbeing, reduces stress, and improves physical health. How can you begin practicing gratitude in your daily life?
Read MoreWe might want to live with less by striving for the perfectly edited closet and curated assortment of travel essentials. But what if we applied minimalism to our mental space? What if we decided to declutter the thoughts that no longer (or never) served us?
Read MoreThe VINAYA team is made up of researchers, engineers, and designers, and we’re inherently interested in testing and trying methods that help us perform at our best. We work at a fast pace and to tight timelines, so we’re always researching ways we might be able to improve or our own personal potential and wellbeing. We’ve experimented with a plethora of ‘life-hacks’, but have found that one of the most effective changes we’ve made to our workday doesn’t actually take place in the office, it’s how we wake up at home....
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