Focus
Mindfulness May Enhance Your Generosity
The latest new research on mindfulness meditation. 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.
Compassion
The Power of One Act of Kindness
New research shows the ripple effect one act of kindness can have on an entire community. Read More
Mindfulness Research
How Mindfulness Shifts Our Perception of Time
The passage of time seems to speed up as we get older—but research finds this unnerving phenomenon may be allayed by learning to more attentively savor all the familiar details of our lives. Read More
Calm
You Are Not Your Moods
Mindfulness experts explore the difference between moods and emotions, where moods come from, and how to unhook from them. Read More
Calm
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. Read More
Mindfulness Research
Taking Off Our Masks, Conquering Blursday, and Other Good News
Get inspired by what’s happened lately in the world of mindfulness. Read More
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. Read More
Calm
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. Read More
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. Read More
Health
8 Tips for Better Sleep at Night
Find out how establishing a wind down routine can help keep sleep patterns in sync. Read More
