Too busy to meditate? Microdosing mindfulness has big health benefits

From New Scientist | December 8, 2025

Recent research show that brief mindfulness practices can reduce stress and support well‑being. Greater Good Science Center’s Big Joy Project, with GGSC director Emiliana Simon‑Thomas, developed “microacts," which are short gratitude reflections that fit into daily life.

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