Anxiety
Trapped in the Box We Call Pain
Without it, we wouldn’t know we’re alive and we couldn’t tell if we’ve been hurt. But too much of it can become an all-consuming drain on our attention.
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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.
Anxiety
Compassion: Brain Food for Happiness
Our brain is equipped to uncover happiness, says Elisha Goldstein. One way we can do that is to tap into a deeper source of meaning and purpose: connection with others.
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4 Simple Questions to Uncovering Happiness
Elisha Goldstein offers a short practice for building positive thoughts and dealing with negative ones.
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The Power of a Simple Hug as a Natural Antidepressant
Can a hug have antidepressant properties? Science shows there is biological power in the simple act of a hug, from melting away the stress from a day to repairing emotional wounds.
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Jon Kabat-Zinn Video Series on Mindful.org
When he started MBSR, Jon Kabat-Zinn didn't have a detailed plan—just a passion and an inkling that lots of good would come of it. Now, 36 years later, he talks with us about the present and future of mindfulness.
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Depression “Tweaks” Disappointment Circuit in Brain
"People with depression process information more negatively than healthy people." Scientific American reports on new research exploring the brain circuitry underlying this imbalance.
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Why We’re Not Wired to Pay Attention to the Good Things in Life
We're wired to pay attention to what's negative—great for survival, not so great for everyday life. Elisha Goldstein explores how mindfulness undercuts our negativity bias.
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Brush Up on Your Mindfulness Trivia
This BBC Radio documentary gives a brief overview of the research and practice of mindfulness.
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The Top 10 Insights from the “Science of a Meaningful Life” in 2014
The most surprising, provocative, and inspiring findings published this past year.
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Play, SoulPancake, and Building Your Anti-Depressant Brain
When it comes to happiness, says Elisha Goldstein, there's a simple but important tool we often forget about: play.
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