Mindful FAQ

Got a burning question about mindfulness meditation? Browse our Frequently Asked Questions and discover insightful answers, shared by seasoned meditation teachers.
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Mindful FAQ
The Mindful FAQ: Can Mindfulness Do More Harm Than Help? 

If you feel that a particularly challenging feeling or memory is growing too big or intense to bear, the most mindful thing you can do is to choose intentionally to disengage, says clinical psychologist and mindfulness teacher Steve Hickman. Read More 

  • Steven Hickman
  • September 26, 2017
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You Can Innovate While You Meditate 

Thoughts are not your enemy while you meditate. Some of our best ideas can make themselves known when you take time to pause and notice them—the trick is not to court them. Read More 

  • Steven Hickman
  • November 9, 2016
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How Do I Get Noticed Around Here? 

Two mindful business advisors answer your workplace questions: How to run a meeting and keep everyone's attention; how to help your boss see the value of a particular employee. Read More 

  • Michael Carroll and Janice Marturano
  • March 30, 2016
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