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

Jon Kabat-Zinn
Anxiety
Why You Should Listen to Your Body 

Jon Kabat-Zinn, the pioneer of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), explores the relationship between mindfulness and body awareness, and the benefits of giving the body our full attention. Plus, explore a guided body awareness meditation. Read More 

  • Jon Kabat-Zinn
  • February 19, 2019
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Calm
Mindfulness Wants You to Get Real With Yourself 

Mindfulness is not about accessing bliss—it’s about tamping down on the temptation to opt out of the unpleasant and only seek the pleasant. The result? A healthier relationship with your thoughts and your emotions, no matter what comes your way. Read More 

  • Stephany Tlalka and Patricia Rockman
  • February 15, 2019
couple arguing
Calm
Can Mindfulness Make Us Less Mean to Our Mates? 

Mindfulness shows us not every breath is pleasant. Likewise, not every moment of our love life makes us swoon. Explore a simple technique to see the good in your mate when you need to curb some excessive judgyness. Read More 

  • Cheryl Fraser
  • February 11, 2019
beaker with hearts
Compassion
The Science of Staying in Love 

This video from BigThink explores what goes on in the brain when we fall in love, and how we can sustain long-term relationships. Read More 

  • Nicole Bayes-Fleming
  • February 8, 2019
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