Focus
The Science of Fidget Spinners: Mindful or Mindless?
A look a the science of fidgeting—Plus 5 games that use fidget spinners to make mindfulness accessible and help it stick with both kids and adults.
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Science
Discover the empirical world of mindfulness and meditation within the Science category at Mindful.org. Our content bridges the gap between ancient practices and modern science, offering a deep dive into how mindfulness can positively affect our brains, bodies, and behavior. Explore a wealth of articles that unpack cutting-edge research, interview leading scientists, and present evidence-based benefits of mindfulness for health, work, relationships, and more.
Compassion
Does Gender Affect Mindfulness?
A new study explores whether women get more out of meditation than men when it comes to reducing negative emotions through mindfulness.
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Calm
7 Common Pop Psychology Myths, Debunked
The latest findings in psychology—about our deep-seated thoughts, emotions, and behaviors—get a lot of media attention. Unfortunately, they often turn out to be flawed or false. Here's the evidence that contradicts 7 of the most common pop psychology myths.
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Calm
What Happens in a Child’s Brain When They Learn to Empathize?
A new study explores what brain changes happen when children start understanding that other people may have different thoughts, beliefs, or perspectives.
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Focus
Why Our Brain Thrives on Mistakes
A slowly growing body of research suggests that our common aversion to failure is itself a failed strategy. Being curious about our mistakes is the royal road to learning. And mindful techniques can help.
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Compassion
How the Brain Changes When We Practice Knowing Our Minds
Practicing self-affirmation wires your brain to recognize your own brand of failure, reducing the defensiveness that can hinder performance improvement.
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Anxiety
The Mindful Approach to Those Very Real Butterflies in Your Stomach
It might not be possible to heal some gut disorders without first considering the impact of stress and our emotions.
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Kids and Teens
How to Avoid A Poorly Designed School Mindfulness Program
Designing and instituting a program for mindfulness in schools is fraught with potential problems. Here’s how to avoid having a poorly-designed program.
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Mindfulness Research
Can Mice Meditate? These Neuroscientists Think So
Researchers at the University of Oregon designed "The Mouse Meditation Project" to explore the connection between stress, brain activity, and meditation.
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Calm
What You Practice Grows Stronger
When it comes to making changes, we all have one habit in common that holds us back: self-judgement. The neuroscience of mindfulness suggests lasting change requires a softer touch.
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