What’s ‘mirror meditation’? 9 minutes with a psychologist on how it can impact your confidence and complexion

January 14, 2022

Mirror meditation, or the act of gazing at your own reflection, has been proven to work wonders for mental health, from increased self-esteem to deeper self-awareness. But did you know this alternative meditation practice can also help your skin look and feel its best? Listen as Tara Well, PhD—Barnard College professor and author of the upcoming “Mirror Meditation: The Power of Neuroscience and Self-Reflection to Overcome Self-Criticism, Gain Confidence and See Yourself with Compassion”—explains how literally staring at yourself can improve your well-being. And for more inspiration, be sure to visit wellconnected.murad.com for more science-based, skin-wellness stories. 

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Tara Well, Ph.D. is a psychology professor at Barnard College of Columbia University in New York City and a leading expert on mirrors and reflections. Her new book, Mirror Meditation: The Power of Neuroscience and Self-Reflection to Overcome Self-Criticism, Gain Confidence and See Yourself with Compassion will be released in June 2022.