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.
Brain Freeze
Focus & Attention
Brain Freeze! 

Choking during pressure-packed performances is the worst. Sharon Begley tells us why we do it, and how to avoid it. Read More 

  • Sharon Begley
  • April 21, 2015
LOL Now
Mindfulness For
LOL Now 

Here are 11 ways to laugh your way to a healthier, less stressed-out life. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • April 21, 2015
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Expert Interviews
The Mindful Way Through Stress 

Shamash Alidina, author of The Mindful Way Through Stress, shares tips for reducing stress with Elisha Goldstein. Read More 

  • Elisha Goldstein
  • February 13, 2015
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Mindfulness For
Crazy, Stupid Money 

Just glimpsing a wad of cash can make us anxious, selfish, paranoid, and even a little crazy, Sharon Begley writes. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • February 9, 2015
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