Stress & Anxiety

Stress and anxiety aren't going anywhere - but you can change how you respond to them. These practices and articles teach you to notice stress early, work with anxious thoughts, and find calm without checking out.
Breathing Meditations
Staggering Under the Weight of Anxious Thoughts 

Sometimes we get overwhelmed by circumstances that just feel too big, threatening catastrophe. Take a breath. Being in this moment leads us toward the calm simplicity within ourselves. Read More 

  • Andrew Safer
  • December 16, 2020
Mindfulness For
3 Steps to a Resilient Holiday Season 

The holidays are a time for celebration but can also be a trying time, both emotionally and mentally. Here’s how to strengthen your capacity for resilience and connect with what really matters. Read More 

  • Kylee Ross
  • December 14, 2020
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Expert Interviews
8 Ways Healthcare Workers Can Reduce Stress 

Dr. Reena Kotecha and Dr. Chris Willard offer a collection of quick tips to help other healthcare professionals rediscover moments of calm and self-care, even during a grueling work day. Read More 

  • Christopher Willard and Dr. Reena Kotecha
  • November 24, 2020
The Brain Science of Attention and Overwhelm
Focus & Attention
The Brain Science of Attention and Overwhelm 

We’re living in Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous times. Neuroscientist Amishi Jha explains ten ways your brain reacts—and how mindfulness can help you survive, and even thrive. Read More 

  • Amishi Jha
  • November 5, 2020
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Loving-Kindness & Compassion
Calming a Rush of Reactivity with Compassion 

During moments (or days) when everything seems impossibly complicated, we can still return to one place of simplicity: our innate capacity for presence and kindness. Read More 

  • Steven Hickman
  • November 4, 2020
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Magazine
3 Mindful Resources for Election Day 

Election day can bring with it all kinds of feelings, from excitement to anxiety, fear, or anger. Here are some simple mindfulness practices to help you through the day. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • November 3, 2020
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Loving-Kindness & Compassion
Empathy Fatigue is All Too Real 

Feeling empathy for others’ pain is innately human, but it can be stretched too thin. Here’s why we get numbed to horrific events—and how to preserve our tenderness and our desire to help. Read More 

  • Sharon Begley
  • October 22, 2020
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