Books & Reviews
9 Mindful Books to Cultivate Calm and Stay On Task
From calming mindfulness practices to a deep dive on the science of dopamine addiction, here are nine books and three podcasts the Mindful editors recommend. Read More 
Focus & Attention
Distraction is the default setting for most of us. These articles and practices help you train your attention, stay present with what matters, and work with a wandering mind instead of fighting it.
Focus & Attention
A 12-Minute “Touch and Go” Practice for Observing Thoughts
Founding editor Barry Boyce leads us in a meditation to let go of striving and find a natural sense of ease. Read More
Breathing Meditations
A 12-Minute Meditation to Arrive, Breathe, Connect
In this practice, Lili Powell offers space to fully arrive in the present moment and make a commitment to focusing on being right here, right now. Read More
Focus & Attention
The Science of Curiosity
The thrill of curiosity can motivate us to learn—or it can send us hurtling into rabbit holes and habit loops. Dr. Judson Brewer breaks down what this inner drive has to do with shifting our most ingrained habits. Read More
Expert Interviews
Find Your Focus with Amishi Jha
Amishi Jha and Mindful managing editor Stephanie Domet discuss the brain science of attention, how mindfulness meditation helps hone focus, and why our brains are so distractible in the first place. Read More
Focus & Attention
What is Possible When We Put Down Our Screens
Our devices bring us live-tweeting of important events, video footage of daily life on the other side of the world, and photos of our friends from near and far, but the real magic happens when we put the screens down, writes founding editor Barry Boyce. Read More
Expert Interviews
Find Your Focus: A Conversation with Amishi Jha
Managing editor Stephanie Domet and neuroscientist Amishi Jha in conversation about the brain science of attention. Read More
Focus & Attention
How to Regain Focus and Productivity When Your Mind Wanders
With constant distractions like news notifications, social media, and never-ending to-do lists, it can be hard to focus on what’s important. Rich Fernandez offers a mindfulness practice for stability and concentration. Read More
Eating & Body Image
3 Ways to Improve Your Gut-Brain Connection (and Your Mood)
The next time you feel distracted, or your mind feels foggy, remember your mood is not all in your head—it's also impacted by your gut and your immune system. Read More
Focus & Attention
Find Your Focus: Own Your Attention in 12 Minutes a Day
Our ability to pay attention is unreliable when we’re under stress. In her new book Peak Mind, neuroscientist Amishi Jha explores cutting-edge research on elite soldiers revealing how mindfulness training protects our attentional resources, even in the most high-stress scenarios imaginable. Read More
