Relationships

Mindful.org's relationships category offers a treasure trove of mindfulness-based insights and strategies to enrich your connections with others. Whether it's strengthening family bonds, deepening friendships, or enhancing romantic partnerships, our resources guide you through the art of mindful communication, empathy, and compassion. Learn how to navigate the complexities of relationships with grace and intention, fostering healthier, more meaningful interactions in every area of your life.

Compassion

Getting Beyond The Grudge

We all know how to hold a grudge, but few of us know why we hang on to past hurts—or how to let them go. Read More

Elaine Smookler
December 21, 2016

Compassion

A Holiday Gift for Your Stressed-Out Self

Try this short mindfulness practice the next time you feel triggered, tired, frazzled, or ready to fight—Consider it your mindfulness ACE in the hole. Read More

Christopher Willard
December 20, 2016

Anxiety

Mindfulness Training for Syrian Refugee Aid Workers

Teaching humanitarian aid workers how to build resilience so they can handle the intense stress of supporting those in desperate need of help. Read More

Hugh Byrne
December 14, 2016

Compassion

The Holiday Lies We Tell Our Children

How to have mindful conversations with our kids about the holiday stories we tell and why we tell them. Read More

Heather Campbell Grimes
December 6, 2016

Compassion

How to Talk to Have a Conversation With People You Don’t Agree with

It can be challenging, even painful, to have a conversation about change. But facilitating compassionate conversations is not mean; it's merciful. Read More

Ben Kharakh
November 23, 2016

Compassion

How to Let Go of Being Right

Our toughest talks are full of half-truths—not because we're serial liars, but because we're survivalists. Here's how to bring clarity and intention to your most important relationships. Read More