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You Are Not Your Moods
Mindfulness experts explore the difference between moods and emotions, where moods come from, and how to unhook from them.
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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.
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What the Longest Study on Happiness Reveals About Building a Fulfilling Life
Most of us have an idea about what would make us happier: more free time, more money, more popularity. Robert Waldinger, a Harvard researcher, reveals that the key to a happy life might be right in front of us.
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Mindfulness Research
Taking Off Our Masks, Conquering Blursday, and Other Good News
Get inspired by what’s happened lately in the world of mindfulness.
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Compassion
How to Start a Mindful Journaling Practice
Writing mindfully can loosen the grip of sticky emotions by bringing them out of the dark. With just a pen and paper, or an app, we can create the habit of being there for ourselves.
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This Neuroscientist Decoded the Brain Patterns of Meditators
Recent neuroscientific research results illuminate the way a meditator's internal
brain processes can flow and fluctuate during meditation.
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Physical Health
The Science of Deep Sleep
Understanding the new science of sleep can supercharge your energy levels, strengthen your brain’s resilience, and help you relax into a deeply restorative night’s rest.
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Health
8 Tips for Better Sleep at Night
Find out how establishing a wind down routine can help keep sleep patterns in sync.
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The Brain Science of Attention and Overwhelm
We’re living in Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous times. Neuroscientist Amishi Jha explains ten ways your brain reacts—and how mindfulness can help you survive, and even thrive.
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Compassion
Empathy Fatigue is All Too Real
Feeling empathy for others’ pain is innately human, but it can be stretched too thin. Here’s why we get numbed to horrific events—and how to preserve our tenderness and our desire to help.
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Mindfulness Research
How Mindfulness Serves Parents of Autistic Children
And more of the latest research on mindfulness meditation.
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