Focus & Attention
Mindful Readers Get to Know Their Inner Critic
We all doubt and disparage ourselves—sometimes it’s hard to even notice we’re doing it. How does the inner critic show up in our lives? 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 Do We Cultivate Contentment?
Contentment does not necessitate overlooking pain or difficulty in favour of what is pleasant—It means opening ourselves up to what is present in any given moment. Read More
Focus & Attention
Priming the Teenage Brain for Compassion
Adolescent development isn't all hormones and drama. As Daniel Siegal explains, it's a time when teens begin to foster greater compassion and kindness. Read More
Creativity
Being Bored is A Gift: Here’s How to Use It
Founding editor Barry Boyce speaks with Stephanie Domet about how adding curiosity to moments of boredom improves the quality of your perception. Read More
Focus & Attention
Why The Army is Training in Mindfulness
Standing at attention isn't the same as paying attention. Mindfulness trains soldiers to regulate their stress and learn how to stay in the moment. Read More
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Three Things That Get in the Way of Making Good Decisions
We all make bad decisions from time to time—Here's how mindfulness can help turn moments of indecision into moments of clarity. Read More
Focus & Attention
Do This in the Morning for a Better Workday
Starting the day off more in touch with your goals can create a better work experience. Explore these three mindful prompts to achieve greater focus. Read More
Focus & Attention
Meditation is Mental Fitness — If You Do It This Way
Meditation can boost focus and resilience, says Daniel Goleman, but only if we practice this key mental rep. Read More
Breathing Meditations
How Your Breath Controls Your Mood and Attention
New research explores the relationship between the pace and intentionality of your breathing, and the brain networks involved in mood, attention, and body awareness. Read More
Focus & Attention
Overcome These Five Obstacles to Your Mindfulness Practice
Meditation isn't always as easy as it may appear. Here's how to cope the next time your mind wanders. Read More
