Explore the link between mindfulness and health. Articles, tips, and exercises aimed at improving your mental and physical well-being
When we're sick and sulky, the last thing we want is to do a mindfulness practice. Comedian and mindfulness practitioner Elaine Smookler describes this dilemma as only she can.
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For Dena Simmons, “mindfulness was not something that I got to do by sitting in a quiet space and meditating.” She shares her mindful journey from the streets of Bronx to the ivory towers of Yale and back.
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When work life is overwhelming, we can get stuck in a loop of "busyness"—keeping the mind occupied with tasks to avoid work, which increases our stress levels. Explore these mindfulness tips to slow down so you can get more done.
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A new book explains how we can learn empathy and have better social interactions.
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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.
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Diana Winston reflects on how to turn a bad habit into a mini moment of mindfulness.
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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.
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Mindful Editor, Anne Alexander, shares some cringeworthy reasons why self-care might just be something worth considering.
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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.
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Warm up with a hot chocolate recipe made just the way you like it—use this guide to layer aromas, flavors, and textures.
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