What if we rethought the drive to succeed, to be competent, as a basic need for our brains? Dr. Michael Gervais speaks with psychologist and science writer Scott Barry Kaufman on what drives creative—and possibly intellectual—leaps. Read More 
A new study shows how our brains prevent “emotional spillover” from biasing our first impressions of new people. Read More
A conversation with Patricia Rockman, of The Centre for Mindfulness Studies, about when mindfulness should be used for mental health and when it shouldn't. Read More
What we humans believe has always been shaped by the group we identify with. In the age of filter bubbles, the habit of looking to our tribe for all the answers may be escalating. Read More
You aren't defined by your most shameful moments, say Patricia Rockman. Learn how to transform this most paralyzing of emotions. Read More
Putting kindness and empathy first makes us happier, healthier, and even more successful. Compassion, it seems, isn’t just a nice idea. It’s downright good for us. Read More
Inside Mindful Blog #2 from James Gimian, the Executive Director of the Foundation for a Mindful Society, has him out on the road learning lessons in unlikely places. Read More
If you feel that a particularly challenging feeling or memory is growing too big or intense to bear, the most mindful thing you can do is to choose intentionally to disengage, says clinical psychologist and mindfulness teacher Steve Hickman. Read More
A new book reveals how long-term meditation can lead to profound improvements in our mind, brain, and body. Read More
To celebrate, try these three guided audio meditations to foster awareness, compassion, and loving-kindness. Read More
