Gratitude
Why We Believe in Luck
Our notions of chance, fate, or fortune really can shape what happens to us—just not in the way we might think. Here’s how our practice reveals a wiser way of “getting lucky.” Read More 
Our notions of chance, fate, or fortune really can shape what happens to us—just not in the way we might think. Here’s how our practice reveals a wiser way of “getting lucky.” Read More
1. Why Mindfulness Matters at Work Mindfulness cultivates focus, clarity, creativity, and compassion—qualities that drive productivity, innovation, and employee well‑being. With rising stress and burnout (70% of employees cite workload and 67% report work‑life imbalance), organizations need structured mindfulness programs to foster resilience and sustainable performance. 2. Minute‑to‑Arrive: Starting… Read More
While many of us yearn to sharpen our memory, the science of sleep shows that, in fact, our brains are designed to forget—a process that unlocks the mind’s capacity to dream and think in creative ways. Read More
In our fourth annual focus on women leaders of the mindfulness movement, ten women share what they’ve learned about living a life of meaning and purpose and how cultivating happiness fits into the equation. Read More
A large UK school-based mindfulness program did not improve the mental health of 11- to 14-year-olds. Here are five takeaways. Read More
Research suggests that the way you view your emotional and psychological life may influence your reasons for meditating, and how much benefit you get from the practice. Read More
Showing gratitude at work can contribute to a healthier workplace, but new research says that work gratitude is conceptually different from gratitude in other areas of our lives. Read More
New research indicates that a mindfulness-based intervention may offer mental and emotional support to survivors of gun violence. Read More
It’s not always easy to show up with genuine happiness and gratitude, especially when we’re facing personal or organizational challenges. That’s why appreciative joy is powerful: By seeing the good even in adversity, we gain a balanced perspective, harmony, and resilience. Read More
Explore a guide to bittersweet emotions, an ode to everyday beauty, and more recent books and podcasts. Read More
