Calm
How Humor Builds Empathy
Scott Aukerman, co-founder of "Between Two Ferns," defaulted to comedy to disarm bullies early in life. He thinks humor is key to fostering empathy and genuine interactions.
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Mindful Skills
Calm
Goodbye, Things: Find Peace of Mind By Letting Go of Your Stuff
What's the mental payoff when we pare down our possessions? In his new memoir, writer Fumio Sasaki talks about getting rid of his stuff and adapting a minimalist lifestyle.
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Anxiety
How to Meditate When You’re Anxious
When you're feeling anxious and jittery, try an alternative to seated meditation.
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Calm
How to Find Fulfilling Work
Six tips to help you look for fulfilling work from The School of Life.
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Anxiety
How to Handle a Toxic Relationship
When a relationship is causing you stress and suffering, follow these five steps to find more peace of mind.
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Anxiety
Confessions of an Anxious Meditator
The poster-child picture of the meditator is often someone with a blissed-out beatific smile, looking as if they are about to float into space. In fact, meditation puts us in touch with the anxiety we all carry as living, breathing human beings. And that’s why it can be so helpful.
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Audio
How To Meditate with Noise: A 3-Minute Practice for Anywhere
Meditation can't always happen in blissful silence. By tuning in to the cacophony of everyday activity, we can find a space to rest and settle the mind.
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Calm
7 Common Pop Psychology Myths, Debunked
The latest findings in psychology—about our deep-seated thoughts, emotions, and behaviors—get a lot of media attention. Unfortunately, they often turn out to be flawed or false. Here's the evidence that contradicts 7 of the most common pop psychology myths.
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Focus
Using Mindfulness to Manage Your Expectations
The next time you come up against unmet expectations at work, explore these two mindfulness tips to go from frazzled to flexible.
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Calm
What Happens in a Child’s Brain When They Learn to Empathize?
A new study explores what brain changes happen when children start understanding that other people may have different thoughts, beliefs, or perspectives.
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