For Jane Anne Staw, the war in Ukraine increased the anxiety she was already feeling, with climate change, mass shootings, political upheaval and COVID. A reminder about the power of loving-kindness meditation helped her find her footing—and her connection with the world at large. Read More 
For many people, especially those with ADHD, it can feel like anxiety and self-criticism are constantly tagging along for the ride. Here’s how you can cultivate kindness toward yourself and your restless brain. Read More
These two practices allow you to explore how you respond to anxious thoughts and other ADHD symptoms, cultivating openness and kindness instead of self-criticism. Read More
When we stop resisting pain, we will often start to notice that it is simply a sensation like other sensations—and that we can be with it instead of reacting to it. Read More
This easy breathing practice helps to release stagnant air in the lungs and find calm. Read More
Most of the time, we don’t pay attention to our breath at all. Experts share how our outbreath is key to allowing the body to let go of stress. Read More
If you find that it’s difficult to stay aware of your breath while experiencing anxiety, try this simple and calming breath practice. Read More
When it feels like a storm is brewing inside you—a potent mix of anxiety, jealousy, anger, and other difficult emotions—you might be inclined to turn away. But that rarely makes them dissipate, so you might as well invite them in and get to know them better. Read More
Mindful readers open up about their worries and share what’s helping them navigate difficult times. Read More
Powerful emotions are rooted in our body, in our physiology. Here’s a tool to help to discern what you need in difficult moments. Read More
