Mindfulness For

Mindfulness isn't just something you do on the cushion. Learn how to bring present-moment awareness into every part of your life - from managing stress and improving sleep to strengthening relationships and finding focus at work.
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Magazine
30 Days to the Same Old Me 

Self-styled stressball Stephanie Domet challenged herself to meditate every day for a month. Here’s what happened. Read More 

  • Stephanie Domet
  • July 31, 2018
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Body Scan
How to Listen to Your Body 

Your body is always sending you messages. This practice helps you learn to hear what it’s saying—by taking the time to notice. Read More 

  • Susan Bauer-Wu
  • July 31, 2018
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Breathing Meditations
Find Balance During a Moment of Panic 

A short practice to help restore awareness of your breath and your body and reclaim your equilibrium so that you can face the rest of your day with calm and ease. Read More 

  • Bob Stahl
  • July 26, 2018
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Depression & Grief
How to Talk to Your Kids About Death 

When your child asks about death, it's often difficult to find the right answer. Providing a safe space that allows kids to explore their feelings can help ease anxieties—for both them and yourself. Read More 

  • Heather Campbell Grimes
  • July 25, 2018
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Magazine
The Importance of a Breakdown 

A breakdown can be inconvenient, but it comes with an important message. In this video from School of Life, philosopher Alain de Botton explains how breakdowns provide you with an opportunity to listen to what your body and mind really need. Read More 

  • Nicole Bayes-Fleming
  • July 20, 2018
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Expert Interviews
The Key to Raising Resilient Children 

Teaching children how to bounce back from adversity starts with modeling our own mistakes and how we forgive ourselves for them. This expert Q&A with Sharon Salzberg, Dr. Chris Willard, and Dr. Mark Bertin explores what it means to go through the muck instead of around. Read More 

  • Mark Bertin
  • July 17, 2018
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Creativity
To Be Happy, Fail and Try Again 

Actor Nick Offerman gave up perfection in favor of "halfway decent": leaning into the mistakes you make in pursuit of a discipline or craft that makes you happy. Read More 

  • Nicole Bayes-Fleming
  • July 12, 2018
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