Focus & Attention
Why It’s Hard to Live in the Present Moment
Our brains are pleasure-seeking editors. 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
Smart Phone, Lazy Brain
We still call them “phones,” but they are seldom used for talking. They have become like a substitute for memory—and other brain functions. Is that good for us in the long run? Read More
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How to Avoid Confirmation Bias at Work
Avoiding confirmation bias starts with paying attention to how you interact with information. Read More
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Does Anxiety Make It Hard for You to Focus? Take a Meditation Break
Research reveals that even 10 minutes of meditation helps. Read More
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The Science of Taming the Wandering Mind
Wherever attention goes the rest of the brain follows—in some sense, attention is your brain’s boss. But is it a good boss and can we train it? Read More
Expert Interviews
The Flighty Nature of Attention
Meditation teacher Will Kabat-Zinn explores how meditation allows us to stumble upon something we've always wanted: a settled, stable mind in the midst of the chaos of life. We live at the mercy of our thoughts and thought patterns, he says, and as we begin to cultivate attention—which requires us to move counter to much of the mainstream direction of our society and economy—we gain a little stability. Read More
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The Science of Fidget Spinners: Mindful or Mindless?
A look a the science of fidgeting—Plus 5 games that use fidget spinners to make mindfulness accessible and help it stick with both kids and adults. Read More
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3 Simple Steps to Stop Mental Time Traveling
You can create daily routines that help rewire your brain for present moment awareness and free you from ruminating about the past or worrying about the future. Read More
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5 Ways to Organize Your Phone to Unhijack Your Mind
Your phone was built to distract you. Here are a few simple things you can do from your home screen to create a more mindful experience. Read More
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Why Our Brain Thrives on Mistakes
A slowly growing body of research suggests that our common aversion to failure is itself a failed strategy. Being curious about our mistakes is the royal road to learning. And mindful techniques can help. Read More
