Calm
How to Practice Breathing Meditation
Meditation teacher Diana Winston and researcher Susan Smalley address some of the most common concerns that come up when people first try mindful breathing meditation.
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Voices
The Benefit of Meditating Alone Together
Meditation may appear to be a solitary pursuit, says Barry Boyce, but many benefits come from doing it with others.
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Compassion
To Reach Your Full Potential, Speak (and Live) Your Truth
Sometimes, the most positive and transformative style of leadership means deeply knowing what’s true for you, and being willing to voice what others find hard to hear.
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Focus
How UK Politicians Are Learning to Disagree—More Agreeably
In the often heated, sometimes chaotic halls of the UK Parliament, scholars, thinkers, politicians, and policy-makers have been weaving in threads of mindfulness. The result: not a change in ideologies but a shift toward more positive and productive relationships across parties.
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Compassion
Try a 5-Minute Self-Compassion Break
Explore this informal mindfulness practice to foster a sense of connection and belonging.
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Mindful Movement
Swimming, Walking, Running—Why Mindful Movement Can Boost ResilienceÂ
You don’t have to be an experienced swimmer or even particularly athletic to benefit from marrying mindfulness and movement.
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Guided Meditations
How to Take An Awe Walk
Go out and find your own moments of awe. Listen to them carefully and
see where they guide you. What you may find, in how they stir humility
and wonder, is that they can point you toward finding new inspiration
and deep meaning.
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Paying Attention to the Space In Between
Focused attention isn’t always a matter of life or death—but when we can bring exactly what we’re experiencing into focus, we might surprise ourselves with what’s revealed.
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Focus
4 Science-Backed Tips for Sticking to Your Meditation Practice
When it comes to building the habit of meditation, questions about how much to practice (and how to stick with it over time) may leave you shrugging your shoulders instead of relaxing them. Here are four strategies to help you build a practice that works for you.
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Digital Guides
Meditation for Anxiety
Explore how mindfulness and meditation can help soften feelings of anxiousness, reduce stress, and calm a panic attack.
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