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Explore the link between mindfulness and health. Articles, tips, and exercises aimed at improving your mental and physical well-being

10 Powerful Women of the Mindfulness Movement- 2022—Illustration of five diverse women in a line with a background of red, yellow, green, and brown foliage.
Compassion
10 Powerful Women of the Mindfulness Movement: 2022 

In our fourth annual focus on women leaders of the mindfulness movement, ten women share what they’ve learned about living a life of meaning and purpose and how cultivating happiness fits into the equation. Read More 

  • Amber Tucker, Ava Whitney-Coulter, Kylee Ross, Oyinda Lagunju, and Stephanie Domet
  • July 16, 2022
Illustration of a woman sitting cross-legged on a yoga matt in her living room with a cat by her feet. She's imagining a tropical beach.
Calm
It Matters Why You Meditate 

Research suggests that the way you view your emotional and psychological life may influence your reasons for meditating, and how much benefit you get from the practice. Read More 

  • Mara Gulens
  • July 14, 2022
The Power of Leading with Appreciative Joy - Image of three wooden blocks on a blue background with facial expression drawn on them. A hand holds a magnifying glass over the one with a happy face.
Focus
The Power of Leading with Appreciative Joy 

It’s not always easy to show up with genuine happiness and gratitude, especially when we’re facing personal or organizational challenges. That’s why appreciative joy is powerful: By seeing the good even in adversity, we gain a balanced perspective, harmony, and resilience. Read More 

  • Shalini Bahl
  • July 6, 2022
Compassion
The Power of Sustainable Self-Care 

Shelly Tygielski explores how consistently showing up for yourself first lays the foundation for our life’s purpose—showing up for others—and how to create your own self-care practice. Read More 

  • Shelly Tygielski
  • June 17, 2022
What Happiness Means to Mindful Readers—Photo of a golden retriever leaning out of a car window on a sunny day.
Well-Being
What Happiness Means to Mindful Readers 

We often place high value on happiness and the happiness of those around us. But what does being happy actually mean? Here’s what Mindful readers had to say about the deeper meaning of happiness. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • June 14, 2022
Happiness Is Already Yours
Well-Being
Happiness Is Already Yours 

Moments of joy are available to us even during difficult times, writes editor-in-chief Heather Hurlock. Happiness belongs to all of us, inherently. Read More 

  • Heather Hurlock
  • June 14, 2022
Get Curious- You Can Love the Body You’re In—Photo of four diverse young women wearing colorful sweaters huddled together in a hug in front of a pink studio background.
Compassion
Get Curious: You Can Love the Body You’re In 

When you make a point of being curious, kind, and non-judgmental about all the shenanigans your body will get up to, you may find it much easier to manage it all, and love your body, just as it is. Read More 

  • Elaine Smookler
  • May 20, 2022
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