Meditation for Beginners
Want to learn to meditate? In this 6-minute video from Mindful, Founding Editor Barry Boyce guides you through the basics of meditation practice. Read More
Articles by Barry Boyce
Getting Started
Focus & Attention
A 10-Minute Meditation for Focusing the Mind
This simple guided meditation explores how we can gently guide the mind back to the breath when it wanders toward thoughts and sensations. Read More
Focus & Attention
A One-Minute Meditation to Focus Your Mind
This guided meditation is meant to be done in the middle of the day, wherever you may be. Read More
Learn
Are Meditators Unmotivated Slackers?
Does meditation turn good employees into the listless masses? Editor-in-Chief Barry Boyce weighs in on a recent study. Read More
Books & Reviews
The Best Mindfulness Books This Year
Founding editor Barry Boyce reviews the standout books we shared in Mindful magazine this year. Read More
Magazine
10 Ways Mindfulness Is Driving Real Change
The benefits of mindfulness in the real world may be broader than you think. Read More
Magazine
5 Ways to Thrive at Thanksgiving
Inject some joy back into the holiday—pesky in-laws and all. Read More
Getting Started
When Should I Meditate and When Should I Relax?
Meditation isn’t a vacation from everyday life—it can be an intensive course in exploring your inner landscape. If you need rest, founding editor Barry Boyce says meditation may not be the best way to manage your mind. Read More
Getting Started
Why Nonjudgment Is Part of Mindfulness Practice
Our inclination to make snap judgments can create stress for ourselves and others. Mindfulness helps undercut that. Read More
Magazine
Embrace Your Life
Can you welcome all experiences in your life for what they are? Barry Boyce finds, with practice, it’s a lot more doable than we may think. Read More
