Well-Being
Why Is It So Hard to Be Vulnerable?
A new study suggests that we judge ourselves more harshly than others do when we put ourselves out there.
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Daily Practices
Three Simple Mindfulness Practices You Can Use Every Day
When it comes to the usual ways of learning—reading, writing, and listening to others—we often just shovel information into our brains. Mirabai Bush suggests how we can learn more deeply and enjoyably.
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Meditation
A Meditation for Opening Up
Openness is a quality of being that helps us give space to things. Explore this meditation practice to let go of the familiar and become aware of spaciousness.
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Well-Being
Why Vulnerability is Your Superpower
Dr. Michael Gervais speaks with author and researcher Dr. Brené Brown about the relationship between vulnerability and courage, and what it takes to show up even when you can't control the outcome.
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Meditation
A Simple Mindful Gratitude Exercise
Science suggests that expressing true gratitude boosts your health and spreads happiness. Here are a few simple exercises to help you build your capacity for gratitude.
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Mindfulness Research
10 Things We Know About the Science of Meditation
There's still much we don't understand about mindfulness and meditation. Here's a run-down of 10 things we do know about meditation.
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Meditation
Let Go Of Your Labels: A Mindful Practice
When we become too certain or fixed upon any given label, we restrict our chance to experience life’s vast array of surprises and opportunities. Here’s how we can take the tiny boxes we place ourselves in a little less seriously.
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Work
10 Ways to Be More Mindful at Work
You don't need to meditate every day to experience the benefits of mindfulness at work. Here are a few ways you can inject mindful moments into your day so you can de-stress and do your best.
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Mindfulness Research
The Psychology of Voting
Research suggests that instilling emotions like gratitude and civic pride may help increase voter turnout.
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Health
The Challenge of Certifying Mindfulness Teachers
Mindfulness teachers need standards for teaching that maintain the highest quality of mindfulness instruction.
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