Difficult Experiences & Emotions

Anxiety
When Cancer Becomes Your Identity: A Meditation 

Physical changes caused by cancer can trigger a deep sense of grief. This mindfulness practice for cancer patients explores changes in self-image and identity during the cancer experience. Read More 

  • Linda Carlson and Michael Speca
  • October 17, 2018
woman blowing on dandelion. breathing practice
Anxiety
Breathing Practice for Stress 

A breathing technique to soothe stress and work with challenging emotions with Zindel Segal, co-founder of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. Read More 

  • Zindel Segal
  • October 17, 2018
Anxiety
Why We Worry All the Time 

Do you worry seemingly as much as you inhale? In this animation from The School of Life, philosopher Alain de Botton talks about why we "catastrophize," and why some of us spend more time worrying than others. Read More 

  • Nicole Bayes-Fleming
  • August 10, 2018
woman balances on wire
Anxiety
Find Balance During a Moment of Panic 

A short practice to help restore awareness of your breath and your body and reclaim your equilibrium so that you can face the rest of your day with calm and ease. Read More 

  • Bob Stahl
  • July 26, 2018
Person speaking in front of audience
Anxiety
What Are You Afraid Of? 

Public speaking is one of the most common fears people experience. Explore this mindfulness practice for conquering those butterflies in your stomach—without picturing the audience in their underwear. [Podcast] Read More 

  • Dacher Keltner
  • July 3, 2018
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