Focus

Boost your focus and productivity with our curated articles, tips, and exercises. Make mindfulness your tool for better concentration

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Daily Practices
Raising the Mindful Family 

Busy schedules, digital devices, long commutes—all of this leads to family members who are disconnected from each other as never before. Psychologists Stefanie and Elisha Goldstein show us ways to strengthen relationships, increase everyone’s well-being, and bring the family back together. Read More 

  • Elisha Goldstein and Stefanie Goldstein
  • April 30, 2016
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Anxiety
Why So Curious? 

Curiosity killed the cat. Or did it? Research suggests it keeps us—and other animals—sharp. Read More 

  • Sharon Begley
  • April 28, 2016
Calm
Slow Down to Get Ahead 

Mistakes can be costly, and can trap you in a cycle of having to rush even more to make up for wasted effort, amplifying stress. Mindfulness can help you get clear on your purpose and do it right once. Read More 

  • Dawa Tarchin Phillips
  • April 27, 2016
Focus
To Pause and Protect 

In a groundbreaking program, Oregon police officers are learning mindfulness techniques to deal with stress, be more focused on the job, and connect more meaningfully with the people they serve. Read More 

  • Maureen O'Hagan
  • April 26, 2016
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