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Annual 2026 | Issue â„– 61

Features

you can learn to trust yourself

You Can Trust Yourself

Stephanie Domet digs deep into her own journey toward building real, unshakable trust in herself, what that even means, and how you can discover your ability to meet the moment …
embrace deeper confidence and self-compassion—through extending a friendly invitation

The Reluctant Host: How I Left Loneliness By Inviting People In

Navigating life can be an intensely lonely experience—but sometimes the world is just waiting for you to invite it in. We can not only learn to host a bigger, more connected community, but we can also embrace deeper confidence and self-compassion—through extending a friendly invitation …
What happens when one person in a partnership goes on a journey of personal growth…and the other doesn’t?

Growing (Apart)

What happens when one person in a partnership goes on a journey of personal growth…and the other doesn’t? …
Accessible meditation practices for all kinds of brains

Trusting Your Senses

Ever felt like mindfulness practice just doesn’t work for you? Try sensory anchors in these accessible meditation practices to help focus and calm your mind …
Navigating body grief

Coming Home to Heal

Traveling the path of body grief isn’t weakness. We can deeply embody our life as it is, finding our way to self-compassion and body trust …
Calm and Steady: Simple Ways to Create the Habit of Mindfulness

Calm and Steady: Simple Ways to Create the Habit of Mindfulness

Like many other areas in life, mindfulness can bring us the deepest benefits when we engage in regular practice. Easier said than done, we know—so we’ve crafted this guide to help you ask the right questions, set intentions, and experience the joy of staying with your practice …

Departments

Mindful Magazine's 2026 Editor, Amber Tucker

Alive, Together

A letter from Mindful Magazine’s 2026 Editor, Amber Tucker …
What's at the root of self-doubt? Anu Gupta weighs in on the role of bias in our lack of self-trust.

Beginner’s Mind Q&A With Anu Gupta

What’s at the root of self-doubt? Anu Gupta weighs in on the role of bias in our lack of self-trust …
Friends enjoying a sunset at the top of a climb

Finding Your People

While contemplative and mindfulness practices are often seen as solitary pursuits, Mindful founding editor Barry Boyce offers a case for …
African American mother cooking with her son

Mindful Cooking Tips

Bringing intention into the kitchen can both enrich the experience of cooking, and support a connection to the earth and …
Top of Mind News & Notes

Top of Mind News and Notes

Some highlights from the world of mindfulness, where people are seeking connection, solidarity, and compassion in a struggling world …
Illustration of a woman sitting on a stack of books, reading a book. She wears a blue dress and navy shoes, surrounded by blooming flowers, with a warm yellow sun in the background, all set on a pastel green backdrop.

Bookmark This: 10 Must-Read Mindfulness Books for 2026

This year’s Mindful editors share their picks for the best mindfulness books this year …
Your 2026 Daily Practice Calendar

Your 2026 Daily Practice Calendar

7 Days of Mindfulness Practice for Beginners Explore mindfulness meditation with one short practice each day. Totally new to mindfulness? …
Our readers tell us what self-trust means to them.

In Your Words: Trustworthy

What does self-trust mean to you? Here’s what Mindful readers said …
Woman at computer rubbing her eyes

Be Kind To Your Eyes: The 20-20-20 Practice for Tech Fatigue

If you spend time in front of a screen, your eyes might need a little extra TLC. Here’s an easy …
people working together calmly around a table

Bring Your Practice to Digital Work

If you feel that the demands of technology have expanded to fill every corner of your workday—and then some—you’re in …
Let Them Lead

Let Them Lead

For some adults, today’s teens are an enigma. How can we support them as they learn, grow, and choose their future …
How to practice and build real self-trust

Trust Exercise: What It Means to Trust Yourself

It feels dangerous out there. When you engage mindful awareness, you offer yourself an edge to meet life’s chaos with …