Journal of Affective Disorders: Benefits of journaling
Dozens of studies have shown that journaling can positively impact a variety of things: happiness, goal-getting, even physical health.
NatureScience: Mindful Meditation Promotes a Giving Spirit
Check out this study that found a group who practiced mindfulness was more likely to make a charitable donation, and donate more than the group who didn’t practice.
NIH: Silence is golden.
Research has found that silence is crucial for our brains. Spending time in silence activates the auditory cortex—in other words, it can accelerate the growth of valuable brain cells.