Focus & Attention
Mindful Listening: Attuning to What’s Present
Bringing awareness to our sensory experiences enhances how we operate in the world, no matter where we are. 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
How Are You Seeing The World?
The art of unhooking from your stories allows you to see what’s in front of you rather than seeing what you’re looking to see. Read More
Focus & Attention
How I Unplug From Social Media in One Second
Mindful’s managing editor Stephanie Domet explains how she reclaimed ninety minutes a week from mindlessly scrolling through social media. Her secret: being reminded to take a deep breath. Read More
Focus & Attention
The Life Cycle of Thoughts and Why Your Brain Needs a Filter
Every thought has the potential to lead to an action, which is why it’s important to hold our ideas lightly. Andrew Safer explores the impact of thoughts and how we maintain a distance from them that helps us know how to proceed. Read More
Focus & Attention
How Mindfulness Shifts Our Perception of Time
The passage of time seems to speed up as we get older—but research finds this unnerving phenomenon may be allayed by learning to more attentively savor all the familiar details of our lives. Read More
Breathing Meditations
Focus Your Awareness with These Visual Breath Practices
To be aware that we’re breathing is the first thing we learn in mindfulness practice. Gary Gach walks us through the fundamentals and shares three imaginative tools for clear, focused awareness. Read More
Focus & Attention
3 Ways to Get Your Workout Off Autopilot
Whether you’re ready to get off the couch or upgrade your exercise routine, these expert-recommended tips will engage your mind while keeping you in tune with your body’s capabilities. Read More
Focus & Attention
How to Be More Present, and Stay Present
The holidays can be an overwhelming time when we find our minds racing a mile a minute. Here are some tips on how to be present. Read More
Focus & Attention
How to Shift Direction When You Feel Stuck
Recognize, release, and refocus your emotions with this five-step practice from Elisha Goldstein. Read More
Focus & Attention
The Brain Science of Attention and Overwhelm
We’re living in Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous times. Neuroscientist Amishi Jha explains ten ways your brain reacts—and how mindfulness can help you survive, and even thrive. Read More
