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.
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Guided Meditations
How to Recognize Your Inner Critic 

There's a tiny voice in the back of our minds that plays off our greatest anxieties, giving its dialogue an addictive quality. Here is a guided meditation to help loosen the grip of problematic thought loops that keep us mired in self-criticism. Read More 

  • Sharon Salzberg
  • May 3, 2018
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How to Be a Resilient Parent 

Children learn more from what you do than what you say, so your resilience—the way they watch you approach adversity—affects theirs. Explore these mindful strategies for building awareness around challenging experiences. Read More 

  • Mark Bertin
  • April 17, 2018
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Four Self-Care Habits to Practice at Work 

We are our own worst critic — and it could be holding us back in the workplace. Here are four ways to stop being so hard on ourselves and use simple moments during the day to wind down when we feel overwhelmed. Read More 

  • Leah Weiss
  • April 3, 2018
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Meditation Practices
Winter Got You Down? Move Around! 

When the winter blahs are destroying your exercise resolve, Cara Bradley says a shift in perspective may be just what you need. Read More 

  • Cara Bradley
  • January 15, 2018
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5 Practical Ways to Reduce Holiday Stress 

Eggnog, mistletoe, gifts under a tree. The winter holiday season is filled with delights—until it’s not. If you’re dreading the end of the year, consider these mindful strategies to help you through. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • December 1, 2017
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