For Dena Simmons, “mindfulness was not something that I got to do by sitting in a quiet space and meditating.” She shares her mindful journey from the streets of Bronx to the ivory towers of Yale and back. Read More 
A new book explains how we can learn empathy and have better social interactions. Read More
We treat customer service reps like disembodied voices—or worse, human vending machines. Explore this practice for making your exchange more human and less transactional. Read More
Zion National Park in Utah warns ‘vandals’ are eroding shorelines and endangering wildlife. Meanwhile, Nascar racers learn mindfulness techniques for the Mercedes Formula One. Catch up with the latest news in mindfulness. Read More
Mindful Editor, Anne Alexander, shares some cringeworthy reasons why self-care might just be something worth considering. Read More
Sharon Salzberg explains how she discovered the most important part of meditation practice. Read More
New research highlights how sleep benefits our social lives. Read More
Work life is full of challenges that can drain us and create stress. Tara Healey of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care suggests four ways to make our work routines more mindful. Read More
Education researcher Patricia Jennings explains how to recognize the symptoms of trauma, build supportive environments, and help kids learn emotional self-regulation. Read More
A simple guide to be mindful throughout the day—whether you're washing the dishes, eating a snack, or sitting down to meditate. Read More
