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Dena Simmons
Voices
Finding Your Way Back Home 

For Dena Simmons, “mindfulness was not something that I got to do by sitting in a quiet space and meditating.” She shares her mindful journey from the streets of Bronx to the ivory towers of Yale and back. Read More 

  • Victoria Dawson
  • February 21, 2019
Jon Kabat-Zinn
Mental Health
Why You Should Listen to Your Body 

Jon Kabat-Zinn, the pioneer of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), explores the relationship between mindfulness and body awareness, and the benefits of giving the body our full attention. Plus, explore a guided body awareness meditation. Read More 

  • Jon Kabat-Zinn
  • February 19, 2019
Work
Train Your Mind to Work Smarter 

Work life is full of challenges that can drain us and create stress. Tara Healey of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care suggests four ways to make our work routines more mindful. Read More 

  • Tara Healey
  • January 31, 2019
Kids and Teens
How to Help Your Kids Navigate Holiday Stress 

Kids and teens are more susceptible to the season's stress because they're still learning to regulate emotions and rely on adults to see the bigger picture. Set the pace in your household with these mindful tips and practices. Read More 

  • Mark Bertin
  • December 17, 2018
lion
Voices
The Power of Vulnerability 

Trained in East Asian medicine in Japan and in psychology at Harvard, Stephen Murphy-Shigematsu’s teachings look at how mindfulness practices can contribute to a meaningful way of living with gratitude, compassion, and social responsibility. Read More 

  • Victoria Dawson
  • December 17, 2018
simple mindful gratitude exercise
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. Read More 

  • Stephanie Domet
  • November 13, 2018
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. Read More 

  • Shamash Alidina
  • November 7, 2018