Anxiety
The Top 10 Insights from the “Science of a Meaningful Life” in 2014
The most surprising, provocative, and inspiring findings published this past year. Read More 
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.
Anxiety
Play, SoulPancake, and Building Your Anti-Depressant Brain
When it comes to happiness, says Elisha Goldstein, there's a simple but important tool we often forget about: play. Read More
Calm
Research: The Key Ingredient to Genuine Happiness
If we can direct our thoughts toward the well-being of others, says Daniel Goleman, it will help promote a more enduring, genuine kind of happiness. Read More
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. Read 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. Read More
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. Read More
Kids and Teens
Mindfulness in Education Research Highlights
An annotated bibliography of studies of mindfulness in education. Read More
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. Read More
Calm
18 Science-Based Reasons to Try Loving-Kindness Meditation
Emma Seppälä looks at the emerging science around the benefits of loving-kindness meditation. Read More
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. Read More
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