Calm
What We Know (Or Think We Know) About Happiness
When you don’t know what makes you happy, you can end up chasing illusions that only make you suffer. The secret to discovering happiness might be closer than you think.
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12 Minute Meditation
Laughter Yoga: A Gentle Movement Practice to Get the Giggles Going
This movement exercise is Elaine Smookler’s foolproof way to induce laughter. It is based on the Hawaiian word “Aloha,” a nice vowel-y word that opens the mouth and throat just by saying it.
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Calm
How to Practice Mindful Listening
Giving someone your full attention in conversation isn’t easy, but it is a skill we can practice and hone.
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Find Your Way to Embodied Joy
You don’t need to laugh large to feel joy from your head to your toes—though it doesn’t hurt. Start with a smile—and notice where it takes you.
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Audio
Beginner’s Body Scan Meditation
Try this meditation practice to relax your body from head to toe.
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Anxiety
3 Ways to Be Kind to Yourself When You’re Feeling Blue
Feeling unwell can be hard work sometimes—and that might be a sign that it’s time to stop trying so hard. Taking the mindful path means making room for suffering, too.
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Gratitude Practice: Savor the Moment by Tapping into Your Senses
Cultivate gratitude for life's small delights as you move through the senses.
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The Future of Mindfulness Is Up to You. Here’s What That Means
The practice of mindfulness is evolving and changing, but the heart of it stays the same: Letting our awareness guide us gently back to the present moment.
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