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<p>Can 15 Minutes of Mindfulness Really Reduce Stress?</p><p>Hello everyone, welcome to today’s episode. We often feel that life moves too fast, and stress is like a shadow that is everywhere. The nervousness before an exam, the anxiety at work, or even just the frustration during a commute can make the heart beat faster and the breath quicken. In such moments, we often hear the advice: “Why not try mindfulness meditation?” But the question is, can a short fifteen-minute self-practice really work?</p><p>
Recently, a large-scale study provided us with the answer. This study covered 37 sites, with more than two thousand participants, average age 22, most of them students. The researchers selected four of the most common mindfulness practices: **body scan, mindful breathing, loving-kindness, and mindful walking**. Each practice was guided by audio and lasted about fifteen minutes. The researchers then measured the participants’ stress levels to see whether these short practices were truly...