Boost your focus and productivity with our curated articles, tips, and exercises. Make mindfulness your tool for better concentration
Every thought has the potential to lead to an action, which is why it’s important to hold our ideas lightly. Andrew Safer explores the impact of thoughts and how we maintain a distance from them that helps us know how to proceed. Read More 
Embodied awareness is a way for us to connect to the present moment
by using the body, the breath, or any other sensory experience to ground ourselves. Read More
This four-step practice helps us put space between ourselves and what, or who, is bothering us. Read More
Jessica von Handorf, Mindful’s creative director, reflects on the power of mindfulness to
help us encounter the world with openness and delight. Read More
Putting our feelings down on paper can seem intimidating, or even daunting. Here's how to incorporate the art of journaling into your routine—in a way that feels right for you. Read More
To be aware that we’re breathing is the first thing we learn in mindfulness practice. Gary Gach walks us through the fundamentals and shares three imaginative tools for clear, focused awareness. Read More
In a final note to our readers, Sharon Begley, our longtime science columnist, told us to “never stop wondering.” Read More
Lucky enough to have a green thumb? Discover how plant-lovers have been uniting peat with mindfulness practice. Read More
Whether it’s lying about being sick or being stuck in traffic, telling a white lie may seem to make our lives a lot more convenient. But research shows when we shrug off white lies, we feel more comfortable telling bigger lies and hurting the people we care about. Read More
People can help improve our lives, but they can also stunt our progress. You might find yourself frustrated, continuously trying to engage in personal growth with no result. It could be time to look outward at the company we keep. Read More
