For Ellen Langer, the meaning of "mindfulness" crystalized after her home burnt down. The lessons she learned put her on a ...

I just finished reading "The Mindful Body" by Ellen J. Langer. It’s well worth reading if you have any interest in knowing more about how your expectations, perceptions and mindfulness practices ...

Last week, I wrote about Ellen Langer’s newest book, "The Mindful Body." I made reference to one of her previous investigations, the "Counterclockwise" study, conducted and published in 1979.

Ellen Langer is a professor in the Psychology Department at Harvard University. Her books written for general and academic readers include Mindfulness, The Power of Mindful Learning, On Becoming ...

Research connects vacations to happier, healthier, and longer lives. Severe, prolonged stress, however, can affect your ...

a lot about mindfulness. It can help you feel happier ... In 2010, Harvard psychologist Ellen Langer had a crazy idea: that exercise and health outcomes could be affected by your mindset.