Focus & Attention
3 Mindful Ways to Transform Negative Thoughts
Recognizing our thoughts and where they're taking us is the first step to changing our relationship to them. 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.
Focus & Attention
A 12-Minute Meditation to Widen Your Perspective
This guided mindfulness practice helps us relax and see the full scope of the possibilities in front of us. Read More
Kids & Teens
How Teachers Can Help Students Who Fail in Class to Succeed at Life
There are people who got bad grades but grew up to be successful adults, says Mark Katz. What’s their secret—and how can schools help? Read More
Focus & Attention
Game Over? Tips and Techniques for Mindful Gaming
Playing video games can help you feel energized and engaged, but they can also be a huge drain on your well-being. Here’s an intro to gaming mindfully, using simple habits to help you keep playing (and feeling) your best. Read More
Getting Started
Take Three Minutes to Bring More Mindfulness to the Holidays
It's tempting to put off self-care to the New Year. Explore these three practices to help you build resilience during this busy time of year. Read More
Loving-Kindness & Compassion
Collective Healing Starts with Deeper Understanding
It takes more than good intentions to skilfully navigate differences. True healing and compassion emerge from cultivating a deeper understanding of our complex individual and shared realities. Read More
Expert Interviews
Let Your Pain Be a River: Vidyamala Burch on Living and Teaching With Chronic Pain
A pathbreaking expert in applying mindfulness to pain, Vidyamala Burch has launched a new 11-week program called HEALS, which aims to offer people living with chronic pain and illness a sustainable way to improve their well-being. She sat down recently to talk with Mindful editor Siri Myhrom. Read More
Loving-Kindness & Compassion
Curb Your Inner Critic Over the Holidays with Self-Compassion
When we’re caught up in the rush to create the perfect holiday experience, showing ourselves a little self-compassion actually helps us show up for others. Read More
Loving-Kindness & Compassion
Deep Resilience: The Wisdom of Making Friends with Your Mind
We hear the word “resilience” often, but not always from a mindful perspective. Melli O’Brien explores what it really means to be resilient, and how it helps us understand who we truly are. Read More
Depression & Grief
When Grief Hits During the Holidays
Grief often hits the hardest during holidays and special events. Although the pain is unavoidable, we can support ourselves by making space for it, finding connection, and being kind to ourselves. Read More
