Difficult Experiences & Emotions

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Anxiety
The Gift of Giving 

Give yourself the gift of rethinking gift giving, writes Sara Kate Gillingham. Reconnect with love and generosity and the rest will fall into place. Read More 

  • Sara Kate Gillingham
  • December 16, 2022
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12 Minute Meditation
Try the HALT Practice to Tune In to What Your Body Needs 

Sometimes we need to drop into our body to discern what we need in this moment. The four questions in this practice allow us to self-regulate by attending to what our difficult emotions or physical sensations may be telling us. Read More 

  • Christopher Willard
  • December 15, 2022
How to Meditate
Anxiety
How to Meditate 

When we meditate, we inject far-reaching and long-lasting benefits into our lives: We lower our stress levels, we get to know our pain, we connect better, we improve our focus, and we're kinder to ourselves. Let us walk you through the basics in our new mindful guide on how to meditate. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • November 14, 2022
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Anxiety
How Hardship Can Help Us Grow Toward Joy 

Sometimes the challenges we face can help nudge us to make much-needed changes. Psychologist and behavioral scientist Mike Rucker offers tips for recognizing opportunities to nurture joy. Read More 

  • Mike Rucker
  • November 1, 2022
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Difficult Experiences & Emotions
Pain Opens a Door 

Mindfulness teacher Vidyamala Burch opens up about her firsthand experience with the power of mindfulness and compassion to support those living with chronic pain. Read More 

  • Ava Whitney-Coulter
  • October 25, 2022
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Anxiety
7 Mindfulness Books We Can’t Wait for You to Read 

From a manifesto on the radical power of rest to an account of teaching yoga and mindfulness to children in West Baltimore, here are the new mindful books and podcasts you won’t want to miss. Read More 

  • Ava Whitney-Coulter, Barry Boyce, Kylee Ross, and Amber Tucker
  • October 25, 2022
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