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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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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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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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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Simplifying, forgiving, and letting go—Stan Goldberg, author of Lessons for the Living: Stories of Forgiveness, Gratitude, and Courage at the End of Life, on working toward a good death.
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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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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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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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Celebrate Earth Day by tuning in to the rhythms of the earth.
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Knowing the impacts of our buying habits—like getting our hands on the newest, fastest, shiniest smartphone—is the first step to becoming a more mindful consumer.
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