Focus & Attention
What to Do When You’re Running Out of Patience
Here are suggestions for going beyond a passive view of patience to making it the crucial skill it is—one that you actively build into your daily life. 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
The Antidote to Cognitive Overload
Are you a multi-tasker? Here's what it takes to pare down—and why your brain will thank you for it. Read More
Focus & Attention
How Learning to Drive Stick Got Me Unstuck
Carston Knox was in his 40s when driving lessons gave him the chance to relate to his automatic behaviors in a new way. Read More
Focus & Attention
The Three-Second Pause In the Classroom
A mindfulness technique for creating some space during discussion—in and outside of the classroom. Read More
Focus & Attention
Mind-wandering is Not a Problem
By noticing and getting to know our patterns, we untangle from the bind of automaticity. Read More
Focus & Attention
A Glimpse at a Mindfulness Class for Children
How students (and teachers) are improving focus and finding calm through weekly meditation classes. Read More
Expert Interviews
Three Ways to Focus the Wandering Mind
Daniel Goleman, author of "Emotional Intelligence" and "Focus," on using mindfulness techniques to increase focus. Read More
Eating & Body Image
The More You Pay Attention, the More You Savor
How paying attention changes the experience of eating. Read More
Focus & Attention
7 Ways to Take Control of Your Tech Habits
You are smarter than your phone. Dr. Mark Bertin on how we can use technology for cultivating awareness instead of distraction. Read More
Eating & Body Image
Beware of Mental Junk Food–You Are What You Eat
We all want emotional and mental well-being. But are we practicing conscious mental consumption? Read More
