Building a meditation routine for a more productive, creative and happier scientific life

Building a meditation routine for a more productive, creative and happier scientific life

Mindfulness for scientists

Mindfulness has helped ecologist Ana Pineda to juggle the stress of academic research, life in a foreign country and the demands of parenting — such as “not having slept a full night in years”. She shares her tips for building a meditation routine for a more productive, creative and happier scientific life. For busy scientists, she suggests guided meditation using an app — her favourite is the free app Insight Timer.

Nature | 4 min read