“Just the right thing” may not be a thing at all. By giving experiences instead of things, we can focus on the real goals of exchanging gifts.
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Setting and holding boundaries can be challenging, even if you’re not a people-pleaser. The key is communicating clearly to cut down on conflict and increase freedom—for those on both sides of the line.
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Here are a few simple guidelines to keep in mind to discern between mindless and (more) mindful eating.
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Not sure how to start a mindful writing or journaling practice? Here are seven expert-recommended writing tips to help you find yourself on the page and navigate life with greater clarity.
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Mindful writing can lead you on the path of inner discovery. It can be the place where your experience meets your mindfulness practice, a place to encounter the twists and turns of your emotional life—and a bit of solid ground to stand on.
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Facing challenges doesn’t mean you have to fight with yourself. Physician and ultrarunner Christiane Wolf shares how she uses mindfulness skills both on and off the trails to tame anxiety and uncover resilience.
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We hope this list of mindfulness organizations, programs, and teachers offering mindfulness resources can be of service to those seeking support.
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Dopamine is a neurotransmitter in the brain that helps motivate us to fulfill our basic needs, but in our modern age of plenty, it can also lead to overindulgence and addiction. So how can we find balance and contentment in an age of instant gratification?
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For Jane Anne Staw, the war in Ukraine increased the anxiety she was already feeling, with climate change, mass shootings, political upheaval and COVID. A reminder about the power of loving-kindness meditation helped her find her footing—and her connection with the world at large.
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For Nkoula Badila, cultivating and caring for plants is a way to connect not only with nature, but also with herself, those she loves, and her history. She reminds us that sometimes, what we need most is to give ourselves the right conditions to thrive.
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