Our brain is like a wild, raging electrical storm that wondrously enables us to make our way. Yet a lot of mindfulness literature makes it sound like a very simple machine. Two leading neuroscientists suggest better ways to think and talk about the brain and the mind. Read More 
A new book unveils some ways to quiet your inner critic and combat social anxiety. Read More
Neuroscientist Amishi Jha explains why overloading our attention can harm us, and how practicing mindfulness provides us with the space we need to find focus. Read More
Optimism can seem like a dead end or even a harmful delusion. But it’s not about slapping a filter over bleak reality; it’s about allowing yourself to see life’s full range of colors. Read More
Real life isn’t all rainbows and kittens, but real happiness is always available, even in tough times. Read More
You can’t tease out solutions to problems like employee burnout and dissatisfaction without first acknowledging something is off kilter. The core mindful practice — noticing and labelling thoughts — could be key to navigating high stress workplaces. Read More
New research suggests that thanking our partners for supporting us through hardship may increase their joy and satisfaction in giving. Read More
Busy schedule have you running on empty? Explore this mindful practice for coming down from a busy mind — without shearing meaningful items from your to-do list. Read More
Teens are experiencing increased levels of anxiety and perfectionism. Encouraging them to develop their strengths and see beyond themselves can help boost their self-esteem. Read More
When depression hits, can meditating help you work through it? Maybe, but not always. Psychologists weigh in on when mindfulness therapies can (and can’t) help to ease depression. Read More
