2017

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Anxiety
Confessions of an Anxious Meditator 

The poster-child picture of the meditator is often someone with a blissed-out beatific smile, looking as if they are about to float into space. In fact, meditation puts us in touch with the anxiety we all carry as living, breathing human beings. And that’s why it can be so helpful. Read More 

  • Barry Boyce
  • May 17, 2017
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Calm
7 Common Pop Psychology Myths, Debunked 

The latest findings in psychology—about our deep-seated thoughts, emotions, and behaviors—get a lot of media attention. Unfortunately, they often turn out to be flawed or false. Here's the evidence that contradicts 7 of the most common pop psychology myths. Read More 

  • Sharon Begley
  • May 15, 2017
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Focus
Why Our Brain Thrives on Mistakes 

A slowly growing body of research suggests that our common aversion to failure is itself a failed strategy. Being curious about our mistakes is the royal road to learning. And mindful techniques can help. Read More 

  • Barry Boyce
  • May 3, 2017
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Calm
6 Books to Get You Unhooked from Negative Habits 

From food cravings to telling off grumpy colleagues, some habits are hard to avoid even on our best days. We've rounded up these mindfulness reads so you can flourish in every facet of life—even during those tough times. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • April 24, 2017
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Anxiety
The Upside of Sadness 

It’s never fun, but over the course of a lifetime, sadness visits us all. What if instead of resisting, you could welcome it in and listen to what it has to say? Read More 

  • Steven Hickman
  • April 10, 2017
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Interviews
Wise Judgement 

Law professor, mindfulness instructor, and former judge Gretchen Rohr on the ways mindful-ness and justice intersect. Read More 

  • Victoria Dawson
  • April 1, 2017
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