MindOwl

Meditation Training

Author : Filipe Bastos

MindOwl Founder - My own struggles in life have led me to this path of understanding the human condition. I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in philosophy before completing a master’s degree in psychology at Regent’s University London.  I then completed a postgraduate diploma in philosophical counselling before being trained in ACT (Acceptance and commitment therapy). I've spent the last eight years studying the encounter of meditative practices with modern psychology.

Birdwatching Is Attention Training

There’s something odd about birdwatching that nobody mentions. Photo by Oelnbod  : https://www.pexels.com/photo/eurasian-chaffinch-on-branch-of-tree-21357616/  It’s marketed as relaxation. Gentle. Restful. A hobby for people winding down. But spend an hour actually doing it and you’ll notice it doesn’t feel restful at all. It feels like concentration. You’re scanning, holding still, tracking a movement in the corner […]

Living Ten Minutes From a Trailhead

Two people. Same age, same job pressure, same stated intention to get outside more. Photo by Marcelo Gonzalez: https://www.pexels.com/photo/snowy-pathway-to-laguna-esmeralda-in-winter-32237812/  One of them averages four hours a week on trails. The other averages about twenty minutes, mostly walking to the car. Ask them why, and they’ll both give you a character answer. The first will say […]

Coming Back to the Same Island Every Year

They started coming in their late forties. One week, every February, the same stretch of coast. Photo by Monica Silvestre: https://www.pexels.com/photo/man-and-woman-sitting-on-brown-wooden-bench-1034597/  Now they’re sixty-three. The rental car counter knows them. They have a favorite bench, a favorite early-morning walk, a place where they always eat on the last night and feel sad. And somewhere around […]

What Damaged Hair Does to Your Confidence

Most articles about hair damage start with the hair. This one starts with a morning. Photo by Margo Evardson: https://www.pexels.com/photo/woman-enjoying-a-peaceful-day-by-tallinn-beach-37351928/  Because the damage doesn’t happen in a salon or over years. It happens in about six minutes, on a day you were already not feeling great, and it happens fast enough that you never see […]

Why Dubai Schools Hire a SENCO Before a Deputy Head

Scroll the job boards during Dubai’s hiring season and something odd stands out. The senior vacancies are not the ones you would expect. Photo by Ahmet Kurt: https://www.pexels.com/photo/smiling-teacher-and-student-in-classroom-setting-35745340/  Head of Inclusion. Inclusion Champion. Director of Inclusion. Sometimes SENCO, borrowed straight from the British system. These roles sit near the top of the list. Often they […]

Navigating Psychological Assessments in Legal Settings

Image Credit: Unsplash When legal issues involve someone’s mental state, competence, or psychological health, courts often ask for psychological assessments. These evaluations offer objective, evidence-based insights that can significantly affect a case’s outcome. Understanding this process is key for anyone involved in such legal proceedings, whether as a party or a legal professional seeking expert […]

Stem Cell Hair Serum vs Minoxidil for Alopecia: Which Works Better?

Stem cell hair serum may be more effective for scalp support and follicle signaling, whereas minoxidil has stronger drug-based evidence for androgenetic alopecia. The better choice depends on your type of hair loss, scalp sensitivity, treatment goals, and whether you want a medication-based approach or a regenerative-support hair serum. Minoxidil is one of the most […]

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