What Does It All Mean?
Humans are inherently motivated to seek out fulfillment in their lives—to thrive, rather than simply survive. New research shows that meaning may be simple to find because it’s all around us. Read More
Articles by Misty Pratt
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Gratitude
Why We Believe in Luck
Our notions of chance, fate, or fortune really can shape what happens to us—just not in the way we might think. Here’s how our practice reveals a wiser way of “getting lucky.” Read More
Gratitude
The Untapped Potential of Cultivating Gratitude at Work
Showing gratitude at work can contribute to a healthier workplace, but new research says that work gratitude is conceptually different from gratitude in other areas of our lives. Read More
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Can Mindfulness Change How We Interpret Emotional Situations?
When we're facing uncertainty, mindfulness skills may help us to interpret situations as more positive than negative, a recent publication shows. Read More
Body Scan
This Kind of Movement Can Be the Key to Healing Burnout
Coping with any degree of burnout can leave us feeling stuck. Sometimes, what we need to begin healing and to rediscover joy is to (literally) move our way through it. Read More
Gratitude
The Science of Gratitude
Research shows gratitude isn’t just a pleasant feeling—being grateful can also support greater health, happiness, and wisdom in ourselves and our communities. Read More
Books & Reviews
How an App Helped Me Deepen My Mindfulness Practice
Misty Pratt debriefs how a free, science-based app is helping her take steps toward more self-acceptance and well-being. Read More
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Trends in Mindfulness Research Over the Past 55 Years
Mindfulness literature has grown from a single article cited in 1966 to 2,808 in 2020. A recent publication from the journal Mindfulness traces the roots of research in the field and explores its developments over time. Read More
Focus & Attention
Finding a Way to Measure and Study Our Internal Attention
When it comes to mental health, our internal world may matter more than we think. Read More
Depression & Grief
Mindfulness-Based Interventions During Pregnancy to Support Perinatal Mental Health
With rising rates of perinatal mental illness, brief mindfulness interventions may come to play an important role in reducing stress, anxiety, and depression. Read More
