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341 results for "starting a mindfulness practice"

A woman walks along a sandy path next to the ocean, carrying a smiling toddler. Another young girl walks beside them, looking down. Trees and wildflowers line the path, and the sea is visible in the background under a cloudy sky—a scene beautifully captured by Carrie Leontis.
CARRIE LEONTIS 

When did you first start practicing mindfulness and why were you motivated to do so? I started practicing several years ago after attending a workshop on social intelligence. The research presented on the effectiveness of mindfulness as a tool for well-being was so staggering that I felt… Read More 

  • Mindful readers like you
  • August 11, 2011
A man and woman sit on a couch reading a colorful book titled
A Gift for Young Minds 

A Q&A with Brian Despard, author of You Are Not Your Thoughts, a story that originated with a newfound awareness and a newborn granddaughter. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • June 30, 2011
A close-up black and white photograph of a child giving a kiss to an adult's cheek. The adult's left eye is closed, and they are smiling slightly. The child has curly hair, and both individuals' faces show tenderness and affection, capturing a perfect moment for a day for dads.
Kids and Teens
A Day for Dads 

Whatever your plans for Father's Day, appreciation, memories, forgiveness, reflection, and simple kindness can all play a part. Read More 

  • Line Goguen-Hughes
  • June 8, 2011
Black and white close-up photo of a person’s hands clasped together. The person is wearing a textured long-sleeve sweater. The image focuses on the fingers interlaced, conveying a sense of contemplation or calm.
Invite Kind Attention In 

In an excerpt from their new book, The Mindful Way Through Anxiety, Susan M. Orsillo, Ph.D, and Lizabeth Roemer, Ph.D discuss developing the skills of mindfulness in order to bring kind attention into your daily life.  Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • February 1, 2011
A person with short hair is sitting cross-legged on a rocky shore, meditating with eyes closed. They are wearing a long-sleeved dark shirt and white pants. The background shows a calm blue sea and a clear sky.
The Brain
Your Brain on Meditation 

Science has proven that meditating actually restructures your brain Kelly McGonigal tells us about the latest research—and how to put it into practice. Read More 

  • Kelly McGonigal
  • December 6, 2010
A middle-aged person with short gray hair and light skin is looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression. They are wearing a dark-colored shirt. The background is blurred and appears to be an outdoor setting.
Toward a Mindful Society 

Barry Boyce interviews Jon Kabat-Zinn, who was a keynote speaker at the Creating a Mindful Society conference in New York City. (Click here to view the livestream.) Read More 

  • Barry Boyce
  • September 8, 2010
A group of seven people sits on cushions in a brightly lit room facing the same direction. They are engaged in meditation, each sitting in a cross-legged position with eyes closed or looking forward. The room has large arched windows letting in natural light.
Work
Contemplative Education 

Barry Boyce on three university educators who have begun to integrate mindfulness into their lives and work. Click here to watch related footage from the Creating a Mindful Society conference. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • August 30, 2010
Deep Listening
Compassion
Deep Listening 

To really listen to others, say David Rome and Hope Martin, we must first learn to listen to ourselves. They teach us three techniques for tuning in to body, speech, and mind. Read More 

  • David Rome
  • August 26, 2010
Two boys sitting in a classroom.
Please Help Me Learn Who I Am 

Barry Boyce reports on how contemplation can not only improve grades and decision-making skills, but also transform our system of education. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • August 25, 2010

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