Anxiety
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 
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Anxiety
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
Anxiety
Uncovering Happiness
Bouts of depression range from the mild and infrequent to the severe and chronic. For serious depression, you should seek qualified help. But for any level of depression, it helps to know that underlying the darkness is happiness—and our brain is equipped with the means to uncover it. Read More
Focus
Don’t Just Play Nice
If you want excellence in the workplace, encourage your team to (respectfully) air their disagreements and frustrations. Read More
Calm
Am I Doing This Right?
Answers to the top 10 questions that everyone asks about meditation. Read More
Compassion
Make Love a Priority
Remember: “Love” is a verb—it takes time to be a good lover. Read More
Calm
Your Guide to Defusing Anger
Here are 11 ways to take time for what matters and keep anger from messing up your life. Read More
Calm
Fear Less, Love More
Evolution has primed us to seek solid ground, certainty. That’s why we’re so quick to label others. Is mindfulness the way to uncover and counteract unconscious bias? Read More
Calm
Take Your Mind for a Walk
Meditation can seem so meaningful and significant that it becomes a great big chore. In fact, with a slight shift in attitude, it can be as simple as walking the dog. Read More
Calm
Confessions of a Recovering Insomniac
One woman recounts her (successful) struggle to get a decent night’s rest. Read More
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