Calm
This is Why We Practice Mindfulness Meditation
Mindful Editor Anne Alexander reflects on the importance of leaning on our practice when the known falls away and we’re left with anger, confusion, fury, or despair. Read More 
Calm
Discover tranquility with Mindful.org's calm category, your sanctuary for peace and serenity. Our resources are meticulously crafted to guide you into a state of deep relaxation and calmness. From soothing articles to calming practices and stress-reduction techniques, we provide a variety of content to help you reduce anxiety, quiet your mind, and embrace a more peaceful life. Whether you need a moment of respite in a busy day or strategies for long-term stress management, our calm category is here to support your journey towards lasting serenity.
Category: Calm
Anxiety
Why Mindfulness Isn’t About Control
Ubiquitous though it is, the effort to always control the situations and people in our lives doesn’t serve us. Here’s why you may want to lose it. Read More
Calm
How to Get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable
Thinking we need to be perfect before we act is a trap—but it’s one we can free ourselves from. Read More
Calm
3 Practices to Come Back to Your Heart
Heather Hurlock, Executive Editor at Mindful, explores ways we can tune into our innate capacity for love and compassion. Read More
Calm
A Practice to Welcome Gratitude with Sharon Salzberg
This practice, from Sharon Salzberg’s book Real Change, opens a doorway in your heart to gratitude and receiving happiness. Read More
Calm
5 Benefits of Mindfulness for Black, Indigenous, and Women of Color
Coach Katara McCarty writes that, for Black, Indigenous, Women of Color, the mindful act of pausing and noticing trauma—as well as resilience—is key to the journey of healing and thriving. Read More
Audio
10-Minute Practice to Ground, Breathe, Soothe
Allow stressed and fearful emotions to dissipate with this calming, guided practice. Read More
Calm
A 4-Step Practice to Awaken Your Intention
A strong intention is like a rudder to navigate us through stormy seas. Wendy O’Leary offers a practice to reflect and return to our personal intention, no matter the weather. Read More
Audio
Guided Meditation: Offering Loving-Kindness to Yourself and Others
Loving-kindness expert Sharon Salzberg guides an 8-minute meditation for wishing everyone around us well—including ourselves. Read More
Calm
5 Mindful Habits to Fight Bias Every Day
Our mindfulness practice can be a strong source of support for our efforts to combat bias in ourselves and others. Read More
