Kids & Teens
What Happens in a Child’s Brain When They Learn to Empathize?
A new study explores what brain changes happen when children start understanding that other people may have different thoughts, beliefs, or perspectives. Read More 
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.
Creativity
The Art of Admiring: A Mindful Lesson from a Toy Camera
How one photo-addicted mom found mindfulness in her daughter's toy camera. Plus, a simple noticing practice for non-judgemental awareness. Read More
Mindfulness For
5 Ways to Kick Bad Habits
How to finally get rid of those pesky old habits that no longer serve you. Read More
Focus & Attention
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
Focus & Attention
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
Learn
Why You Should Take a Relaxing Lunch Break
According to a new study, we concentrate better and feel less stressed when we purposefully detach from work and enjoy a real break. Read More
Focus & Attention
How the Brain Changes When We Practice Knowing Our Minds
Practicing self-affirmation wires your brain to recognize your own brand of failure, reducing the defensiveness that can hinder performance improvement. Read More
Depression & Grief
Two Ways Forgiveness Helps You Through Tough Times
Why the best way to recover might be to let go. Read More
Depression & Grief
5 Ways Sadness is Good for You
Scientists are finding out how sadness works in the brain—and they're discovering that it can confer important advantages. Read More
Mindfulness For
Are You Addicted to Being Judgy?
When we practice investigating judgments and diffusing them we can learn to choose how we look at things and react to them. Read More
