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

People sitting by fire place
Anxiety
When Should I Meditate and When Should I Relax? 

Meditation isn’t a vacation from everyday life—it can be an intensive course in exploring your inner landscape. If you need rest, founding editor Barry Boyce says meditation may not be the best way to manage your mind. Read More 

  • Barry Boyce
  • November 1, 2018
Mindfulness
Calm
10 Ways to Define Mindfulness 

It’s important that we don't define mindfulness too narrowly, or confuse different meanings with each other. Here’s a quick guide to understanding the many meanings of mindfulness. Read More 

  • Jamie Bristow
  • October 25, 2018
woman with head in hands. a meditation for anxious emotions
Anxiety
A Meditation on Anxious Emotions 

This practice involves deep investigation into the causes of anxious feelings so you can discover the story lines that trigger and drive your emotions. Read More 

  • Bob Stahl
  • October 24, 2018
Nana Visitor
Anxiety
How to Boldly Move On 

Star Trek fans know Deep Space Nine actor Nana Visitor as the officer who suffered personal trauma on her home planet Bajor. When that narrative played out in her own life during the show’s filming, she turned to mindfulness. Read More 

  • Tony Stultz
  • October 23, 2018
girl in cape
Kids and Teens
Be a Strength-Based Parent 

By focusing on our children's strengths, we can help them flourish—and stop being so critical and worried. Read More 

  • Lea Waters
  • October 22, 2018
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
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