Though we often equate compulsions and addictions, researchers are now drawing a sharp distinction between these two behaviors—one is about avoiding and the other about seeking. Read More 
Sometimes negative thoughts and feelings need to roll off of us. Read More
New research shows that present-moment awareness, a key feature of mindfulness, increases stress resilience and well-being. Read More
We should always fight for what’s right. But when we’re on the defensive, our brains contract around that feeling, and that affects how we respond—with more reactivity (we've all seen our friends Facebook updates lately), which can stifle skillful action. How do we let go, and still keep going? Read More
Fear. Uncertainty about the future. Some of the most difficult elements of the cancer experience are well-suited for mindfulness, and 20 years of research into Mindfulness-Based Cancer Recovery (MBCR) is beginning to bear out the benefits. Plus — try this breathing meditation to alleviate insomnia. Read More
A new study suggests that compassion training may buffer against the detrimental effects of high-stress medical training, particularly for those prone to depression. Read More
On the road to well-being, says James Baraz, embrace all your diverse feelings. Read More
Here are eight mindfulness tools to march with when you join the masses to honor our democracy at the Women’s March. Read More
According to a new book, the key is “emotional agility”: being less rigid and more flexible with our thoughts and feelings. Read More
We tend to think of memory as a one-shot deal. We experience something and we either store it in memory or let it go. New research suggests otherwise: Fresh data can draw out latent memories. Read More
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