Anxiety

Explore our comprehensive collection of mindfulness resources tailored to help you manage and overcome anxiety. At Mindful.org, delve into expert articles, guided meditations, and practical tips designed to empower you with effective stress relief strategies and mental health support. Whether you're new to mindfulness or looking to enhance your meditation techniques, our Anxiety category provides you with the tools to cultivate a calmer mind and a more balanced life.
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Anxiety
A Meditation for Opening Up 

Openness is a quality of being that helps us give space to things. Explore this meditation practice to let go of the familiar and become aware of spaciousness. Read More 

  • Frank Ostaseski
  • November 21, 2018
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Anxiety
Why Vulnerability is Your Superpower 

Dr. Michael Gervais speaks with author and researcher Dr. Brené Brown about the relationship between vulnerability and courage, and what it takes to show up even when you can't control the outcome. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • November 20, 2018
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Anxiety
Explore Anxiety with Mindfulness 

Bob Stahl unpacks what anxiety actually is, how those who struggle with anxiety can harness the benefits of mindfulness, and offers a mindful writing exercise to reduce anxiety. Read More 

  • Bob Stahl
  • November 19, 2018
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Anxiety
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 

  • Barry Boyce
  • November 1, 2018
woman with head in hands. a meditation for anxious emotions
Anxiety
A Meditation on Anxious Emotions 

This practice involves deep investigation into the causes of anxious feelings so you can discover the story lines that trigger and drive your emotions. Read More 

  • Bob Stahl
  • October 24, 2018
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Anxiety
How to Boldly Move On 

Star Trek fans know Deep Space Nine actor Nana Visitor as the officer who suffered personal trauma on her home planet Bajor. When that narrative played out in her own life during the show’s filming, she turned to mindfulness. Read More 

  • Tony Stultz
  • October 23, 2018
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