For better or worse, life is dotted with moments like that—ones we don’t look forward to, but need to get through. Chances are, you’ve already tackled a few of them today. Read More 
In small doses, anxiety can put us in touch with what we need most. The problem arises when anxiety overwhelms and blocks us. Read More
Researchers at the University of Oregon designed "The Mouse Meditation Project" to explore the connection between stress, brain activity, and meditation. Read More
Mindfulness asks us to simply notice the storylines we create in our minds without trying to change them. Meditation gives us the space to choose not to react to those things that trigger our anxiety. Read More
Research shows us that we not only have the capacity to pay attention to and stop the chatter of our stories, but we can also reduce our stress, rewire our brains, and reinvent our relationships by responding to them differently. Read More
Prison programs are cropping up that use mindfulness and resilience tools to help men re-enter their communities once released. Read More
Though we often equate compulsions and addictions, researchers are now drawing a sharp distinction between these two behaviors—one is about avoiding and the other about seeking. Read More
Sometimes negative thoughts and feelings need to roll off of us. Read More
New research shows that present-moment awareness, a key feature of mindfulness, increases stress resilience and well-being. Read More
Change is inevitable, yet it's often met with resistance. Through mindfulness, we can cultivate an attitude of acceptance, and regain some agency. Read More
