I recently spoke on panel about ocean conservation at the San Francisco Aquarium, moderated by Environmental Defense Fund marine ecologist Dr. Rodney M. Fujita. Psychologists, activists, marketing experts, and even a futurologist gathered to discuss how to best educate and motivate the public about the dangers of everything from overfishing… Read More 
Despite grim bad-news stories, honor is in fact alive among those who serve the public. And so too is mindfulness. Read More
A new study published in the Journal of Nutrition and Education Behavior suggests that practicing mindful eating can help women avoid overeating, even when at restaurants. Read More
It was around this time of year in 2007 when The Washington Post organized a grand social experiment—one definitely worth revisiting. See what happens in the 3-minute video below. Here’s the recap: On a cold January morning, in a Washington DC metro station, a man with a… Read More
Great teachers create great value, in more ways than one, says a new study. Read More
In my new book The Willpower Instinct, I describe one of my favorite studies of self-control. I call it the “torture experiment.” It reveals how mindfulness can help us break free from even the most difficult habits. Sarah Bowen, a research scientist in the Addictive Behaviors Research… Read More
Have you ever noticed that when you’re under stress, it’s so much harder to resist temptation? Or make any kind of change in your daily routine, like starting an exercise program or kicking a late-night TV habit? That’s because stress primes the brain to take automatic action. Any impulse will… Read More
Here's how to deal with gifts in a saner way than some of us, at least, might be used to. Read More
Harvard Pilgrim's Tara Healey on the organization's groundbreaking mindfulness program and her own mindfulness practice. Read More
Need help dealing with stress? You've come to the right place. Read More
