Expert Interviews
Is Shyness Holding You Back?
Family therapist Steve Flowers on how self-compassion can free us from the grip of the mental judge and jury that is running, or even ruining, our lives. Read More 
Features
Magazine
The Perks of Disappointment
Being let down is a universal human experience. But whether you want something you can’t have or you’ve got no clue what you want, disappointment can also mark the best path forward. Read More
Depression & Grief
The 5 Major Mind Traps that Hinder Happiness
These roadblocks keep us stuck in the depression loop: caught up in negative thoughts, feelings, and behaviors as the brain anxiously rehashes past events and simultaneously rehearses a hopeless, catastrophic future. Here are some ways to avoid falling into these traps. Read More
Depression & Grief
A Journey to the Center of Yourself
Depression is not an end point. It’s the beginning of a process. If we heed the call for growth and change, a more enriching life awaits. James Gordon, M.D., author of "Unstuck," talks to Tracy Picha. Read More
Mindfulness For
Lean into Your Fears Using Mindfulness
It’s hard to imagine life without fear. Its raw power can save lives. It can also paralyze us
and invade every part of our life. Taming it and directing is one of life’s greatest challenges. Read More
Loving-Kindness & Compassion
A Mindfulness Practice for Letting Go of Jealousy
Wanting what others have. Protecting what we have from others’ grasp. These feelings are not fun. But on closer examination, we can see an underlying drive to aspire and emulate. Read More
Depression & Grief
How to Navigate Sadness Mindfully
When we’re separated from or lose someone we love, when things don’t go our way, sadness naturally occurs. It’s the sign of a tender heart. Unchecked, it can be deeply unhealthy. Read More
Breathing Meditations
Start with a Purpose
Your day-to-day activities offer ample opportunities to call up mindfulness in any moment. Breathe space into your morning routine with this simple wake-up practice. Read More
Guided Meditations
How Meditating Helps You with Difficult Emotions
Meditation is not all calm and peace. It opens up a space for you to see what’s going on in your mind, including the vivid and powerful movement of your emotions—up, down, and sideways. You can learn to fight with them less, and make friends with them more. Read More
Focus & Attention
Taking Tension Out of Attention
Thanks to computers, smartphones, television, and other technology, our senses are extremely busy. The more our bodies strain to pay attention, the more our minds space-out. Chris McKenna suggests ways to help us go from tense and strained to relaxed and focused. Read More
