Science
The Science of the Bystander Effect
Writer Sharon Begley explores the research on why decent people will watch someone in trouble, possibly even film it, rather than step up to help.
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Voices
Mouthing off Mindfully
Founding Editor Barry Boyce, Managing Editor Stephanie Domet, and MBSR expert Pat Rockman dispel the myth that practicing mindfulness means you must be calm and polite all the time.
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Kids and Teens
7 Things Mindful Families Do Differently
Busy schedules, digital devices, long commutes—all of this leads to families who are disconnected from each other as never before. Here are 7 ways mindfulness can strengthen your relationships, increase your well-being, and bring the family back together.
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How I Discovered That I Wasn’t the Centre of the Universe (and Neither Are You)
While getting centred feels like a relief to those of us who are scatterbrained meditators, it can also serve as a natural starting point to explore the art of decentering and tap and elusive state of being centerless. Here, Founding Editor Barry Boyce takes us on a mindful tour of these mental vantage points.
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What Happens When Meditation Replaces Detention
This is the story of how the Holistic Life Foundation brought mindfulness and yoga to school children in West Baltimore, forever changing lives and building a community based on love and compassion.
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Voices
The Bright Side of Boredom
When we begin to embrace boredom, we can let go of the pressure to achieve or excite, and simply rest in the moment.
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Work
The Three Most Effective Mindful Leadership Strategies
Today’s leaders need to hone the inner skills that will allow them to manage, inspire and sustain their impact over time.
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Relationships
9 Ways to Deepen Your Relationships (Including with Yourself)
By bringing the skills of mindfulness to our relationships, we can truly connect in the moment.
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Health
Self-Compassion: The Often Missing Ingredient in Healthy Eating
Mindful eating often starts with a kinder outlook toward ourselves. From there, we're in a better position to make decisions about foods that satisfy hunger.
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Interviews
The Beauty of Everyday Miracles
Chris Willard shares his journey from being homeless to teaching awareness at Harvard Medical School.
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