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When Wandering Minds are Just Fine
While most psychologists call mind wandering a detrimental “failure of executive control," a new study suggests that it's not always harmful. Read More 
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Boost your focus and productivity with our curated articles, tips, and exercises. Make mindfulness your tool for better concentration
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How Do Mindfulness Apps Work?
Research on mindfulness apps is limited, but here’s what we know so far. Read More
Compassion
You Had Me at Hello
Why is it that we seem to get along with some people right off the bat? Is it just because you happen to like the same kind of music, or are there deeper reasons to find yourself on the same wavelength? Read More
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The Magnificent, Mysterious, Wild, Connected and Interconnected Brain
Our brain is like a wild, raging electrical storm that wondrously enables us to make our way. Yet a lot of mindfulness literature makes it sound like a very simple machine. Two leading neuroscientists suggest better ways to think and talk about the brain and the mind. Read More
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A Two-Minute Mindfulness Practice to Unhijack Your Attention
Explore this portable mindfulness practice you can use any time of day to break out of autopilot and tune into what's happening around you. Read More
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RAIN: A Mindfulness Practice for Welcoming Your Emotions
This four-step practice helps you recognize your emotions so you can respond, not react, to challenging situations. Read More
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How to Be Mindful Every Day of the Week
Got a minute? That’s enough time to generate meaningful action every day of the week. Read More
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How Can We Pay Better Attention To Our Attention?
Neuroscientist Amishi Jha explains why overloading our attention can harm us, and how practicing mindfulness provides us with the space we need to find focus. Read More
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Boost Happiness in Three Steps
Real life isn’t all rainbows and kittens, but real happiness is always available, even in tough times. Read More
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Forgiveness Is an Inside Job
Holding on to hurt feelings limits your ability to be present. Move past resentment and anger by learning to forgive yourself first. Read More
