Creativity
Listening Is No Act
Michael O’Keefe says acting is a lot like meditation: both ask you to give yourself over completely to what is going on. Read More 
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Go deeper into the science, research, and thinking behind mindfulness and meditation. Hear from leading experts, explore the latest studies, and find book recommendations to expand your practice and understanding.
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What Pulling an All-Nighter Does to Your Mind
Six ways all-nighters do more harm than good, according to the science. Read More
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Being a Kind Boss Pays Off
Emma Seppälä looks at the hard data on being a nice boss. Read More
Depression & Grief
Does “Inside Out” Get Sadness Wrong?
Two scientists who consulted on the movie have "some quibbles" with how sadness is portrayed. Read More
Expert Interviews
You Don’t Have to “Have It All”: A Mindful Q&A on Busyness and Burnout
In the first installment of Mindful's relationships Q&A series, Dr. Cheryl Fraser answers your questions about managing work and life. Read More
Creativity
How to Find the Hidden Beauty in Everyday Things
Artist Maira Kalman reveals how she stumbles on hidden beauty in stuff you probably wouldn’t give a second glance. Read More
Digital Guides
This New Website Turned Hundreds of Scientific Studies into Meditation Practices You Can Try Right Now
Greater Good in Action is a one-stop-shop for mindfulness-based and research-backed practices that can help you build essential skills for navigating challenges and living a more fulfilling, rewarding, and enjoyable life. Read More
Depression & Grief
Meditation Is Not All Calm and Peace
A new study suggests mindfulness could be as effective as antidepressants for treating recurrent depression. However, meditation isn't always side-effect-free. Read More
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Laugh Your Way to Better Health
Science is beginning to show how laughter benefits our mental and physical health. Researcher Emma Seppälä outlines some key benefits, and Mindful suggests tips for getting your "LOL" on. Read More
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How Compassion Meditation Reduces Mind Wandering
A new study from Stanford's Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE) demonstrates how compassion meditation may reduce mind wandering and increase caring behaviour. Read More
