Anxiety
Mindfulness Can Quiet Down the A**Hole Voice in Our Heads
Mindfulness lets you know what's going on in your mind without taking the bait and acting on it, says Elisha Goldstein.
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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
We Can Teach Our Brains to Feel More Compassion
Scientific evidence shows that we can train the brain to feel more compassion—for others and for ourselves.
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Audio
How I Defanged the Voice in My Head (video)
ABC News anchor Dan Harris, author of 10% Happier, talked about his personal journey to meditation at Google HQ recently.
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Kids and Teens
Mindfulness in Education Research Highlights
An annotated bibliography of studies of mindfulness in education.
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Mindfulness Research
Meditation Covers Scientific American November 2014 Issue
"Mind of the Meditator," co-written by renowned neuroscientist Richard J. Davidson, tackles the benefits of meditation.
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Calm
18 Science-Based Reasons to Try Loving-Kindness Meditation
Emma Seppälä looks at the emerging science around the benefits of loving-kindness meditation.
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Anxiety
The Neuroscience of Resistance and How to Overcome It!
Whether we're starting a new project or trying to meditate, we can experience resistance, says Elisha Goldstein. But there are ways we can train the brain to get out of the resistance loop.
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Anxiety
Nature Walks Linked to Improved Mental Health
A new large-scale study links group nature walks with significantly lower depression and perceived stress, and enhanced mental well-being.
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Mindfulness Research
There’s Peace From the Purveyors of Corporate Mindfulness
With all good intentions, Ed Halliwell writes, a bit of mindfulness in institutions whose activities and attitudes contribute to the world's pain may not amount to much. But it is a good start—toward a mindful culture.
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Health
Can Mindfulness Help Mothers of Disabled Children?
A new study suggests a way to help the parents of children with autism and other developmental disorders.
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