Calm
Why Do We Feel Awe?
According to Dacher Keltner, there are important evolutionary reasons: It's good for our minds, bodies, and social connections.
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Well-Being
Mindful Meditation
Letting Go of the Need to Win
When we embrace the fact that failure is a natural part of being human, we may stumble onto a sense of simple joy that is the pinnacle of achievement.
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Health
The Ties That Bind: Overcoming Loneliness and Building Social Connections in a Disconnected World
Loneliness and social isolation are taking a toll on our well-being, but we have the power to combat them. Discover the science-backed strategies to create meaningful connections and thrive in an increasingly disconnected society.
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Health
How Self-Compassion Can Improve Teen Mental Health
Research has demonstrated that cultivating self-compassion—learning how to be kind and supportive to oneself—can act as a shield for teenagers against the negative impacts of social media, trauma, depression, and various other challenges. While self-compassion is not a magical solution, it can help alleviate some of the difficulties that adolescents encounter on a daily basis.
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Compassion
Finding Compassion Behind Bars: A Transformative Encounter in Maximum Security
One young man's encounter with compassion and self-reflection behind bars leads to a journey of personal growth, healing, and an unexpected twist in the courtroom.
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Compassion
How to Be Your Own Best Friend
Friendship can sometimes feel fraught. But if you play your cards right, there’s at least one friend who will always have your back.
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Calm
Finding Your Way Forward When the Path Is Not Clear
The ground beneath your feet may be shifting, but mindfulness can help you find your way forward with skill and passion. Let your practice be your guide.
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Well-Being
5 Ways to Help Teens Engage in Mindfulness Sessions
Mindfulness with teens sounds amazing, but how do we get past the eye rolls and resistance? Over the years I’ve thought a lot about this, with a few successes and many failures. So, I’m sharing these five Rs as tips to help get things started. Relevance A lot of well-intentioned…
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Focus
How Your Phone Can Teach You Mindfulness
Every time you feel the urge to check your phone is an opportunity to pause, get curious about your experience, and practice present-moment awareness.
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Compassion
The Benefits of Taking Your Time
Mindful founding editor Barry Boyce explores how alternative ways of measuring time can help us find more ease and acceptance in daily life.
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