Eating & Body Image
End the suffering of binge eating—one breath at a time
Self-compassion can interrupt an episode of overeating and prevent binge eating, according to a recent study. Read More 
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Digital Guides
Applying Mindfulness to Classroom Challenges: A Teacher’s Guide
1. The Greek Chorus of Classroom Demands As a novice kindergarten teacher, I felt besieged by an endless stream of requests—“I can’t find my pencil”—that felt like a Greek chorus interrupting every lesson. Without tools to manage my rising frustration, I’d silently seethe behind a forced smile, leaving… Read More
Expert Interviews
CARRIE LEONTIS
When did you first start practicing mindfulness and why were you motivated to do so? I started practicing several years ago after attending a workshop on social intelligence. The research presented on the effectiveness of mindfulness as a tool for well-being was so staggering that I felt like it just… Read More
Kids & Teens
How Mindful Awareness Can Transform the World—Starting with Our Children
Susan Kaiser Greenland on the Power of Mindful Awareness In my experience, introducing mindful awareness to children, teens, and families has the potential to transform our world. While many educational programs teach valuable life skills from early childhood through adulthood, these skills can be difficult to apply in… Read More
Kids & Teens
Mindfulness and Youth: A cause for optimism
A report from the International Conference on Mindfulness with Youth, by Hannah Marsh. Read More
Expert Interviews
RICHARD GOERLING
When did you first start practicing mindfulness and why were you motivated to do so? I began practicing several years ago as a means to cope with the acute and chronic stressors of police work, and life’s journey for that matter. I had been reading a lot… Read More
Expert Interviews
A Gift for Young Minds
A Q&A with Brian Despard, author of You Are Not Your Thoughts, a story that originated with a newfound awareness and a newborn granddaughter. Read More
Magazine
Go forth and flashmob
At 6:34 p.m. on Thursday, June 2, several hundred people quietly strolled between the fountains in London’s Trafalgar Square, sat down together, and began to meditate. They remained seated on the ground in the crisp summer sunshine for almost half an hour, before getting up again and going their separate… Read More
Magazine
Hey there, sports fans!
Sports and mindfulness meet in this collection of Mindful articles perfect for team players, lone wolves, and armchair athletes alike. Read More
Magazine
Summer’s here!
Summertime: Time to relax, time to connect with friends and family, time to to recharge your batteries. Here are some Mindful.org selections to help you do just that. Enjoy! Read More
