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.
Mindfulness For
Self-Care for Politically Charged Times 

Beginning in January, Mindful will host grass-roots meditation activist Shelly Tygielski for a transformative 8-week program called “Self-Care For Politically Charged Times.” Our rallying cry for 2019 is: Self-Care is a radical act of love. Please sign up to join us every Wednesday… Read More 

  • Heather Hurlock
  • January 8, 2019
Kids & Teens
How to Help Your Kids Navigate Holiday Stress 

Kids and teens are more susceptible to the season's stress because they're still learning to regulate emotions and rely on adults to see the bigger picture. Set the pace in your household with these mindful tips and practices. Read More 

  • Mark Bertin
  • December 17, 2018
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Focus & Attention
Why Your Brain Panics Under Pressure 

Do you ever feel like no matter how prepared you are, you always blank on the big day? This video from TedEd explains how short-term stress could be frying your memory. Read More 

  • Nicole Bayes-Fleming
  • November 30, 2018
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Loving-Kindness & Compassion
Connect to Your Anger Without Losing Control 

Anger has a lot of energy, but what you use it for is up to you. Sharon Salzberg provides two practices to reflect on anger and transform it into self-compassion. Read More 

  • Sharon Salzberg
  • November 29, 2018
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Mindfulness For
Explore Anxiety with Mindfulness 

Bob Stahl unpacks what anxiety actually is, how those who struggle with anxiety can harness the benefits of mindfulness, and offers a mindful writing exercise to reduce anxiety. Read More 

  • Bob Stahl
  • November 19, 2018
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