Compassion
The Hard Work of Dying
Simplifying, forgiving, and letting go—Stan Goldberg, author of Lessons for the Living: Stories of Forgiveness, Gratitude, and Courage at the End of Life, on working toward a good death. Read More 
Mindful Living Skills
Anxiety
5 Meditations to Support Mental Health Awareness Month
Mindfulness meditation isn’t a one-size-fits all aid for mental health, but it can help soften feelings of anxiousness, reduce stress, and reshape your relationship with mental and physical pain. Read More
12 Minute Meditation
Four Ways to Savor the Dance of Cooking
Try out these tips to help you find your own little dance the next time you prepare a meal. Read More
Focus
How Your Phone Can Teach You Mindfulness
Every time you feel the urge to check your phone is an opportunity to pause, get curious about your experience, and practice present-moment awareness. Read More
Compassion
The Benefits of Taking Your Time
Mindful founding editor Barry Boyce explores how alternative ways of measuring time can help us find more ease and acceptance in daily life. Read More
Compassion
When It Comes to Workplace Well-Being, Leaders Need to Think Like a Scientist
Overusing the label of “wellness” is a growing market trend that indicates both employees and leaders are prioritizing health—but how can leaders find out which programs are worth their time or investment? In order to sift out the chaff, leaders need to ask the right questions and take an intentional, evidence-based approach to supporting their teams’ well-being. Read More
12 Minute Meditation
Laughter Yoga: A Gentle Movement Practice to Get the Giggles Going
This movement exercise is Elaine Smookler’s foolproof way to induce laughter. It is based on the Hawaiian word “Aloha,” a nice vowel-y word that opens the mouth and throat just by saying it. Read More
Calm
Two Mindfulness Practices to Connect with Nature
Celebrate Earth Day by tuning in to the rhythms of the earth. Read More
Compassion
The Environmental Impact of Our Tech (And What We Can Do About It)
Knowing the impacts of our buying habits—like getting our hands on the newest, fastest, shiniest smartphone—is the first step to becoming a more mindful consumer. Read More
Anxiety
How Mindfulness Can Help Us Feel Better More Often
The science of neuroplasticity tells us that what we practice grows. Qualities like self-compassion, non-judgmental awareness, and equanimity are pillars of mindfulness that we can nourish with regular practice. Read More
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