Throughout 2019, we shared stories, tips and ideas to help readers like you deepen your meditation practice, cut down on daily stress, and develop more mindful habits. By working with experts in the field and exploring the latest research, we always aim to provide you with the most up-to-date and authentic information on mindfulness today.
Here are the top mindfulness articles of 2019:
1) The Best Meditation Apps
Our phones are always with us, so we might as well put them to good use. Here are five free apps that can help you deepen your practice.
Free Meditation Apps Worthy of Your Attention
Mindfulness apps are trending in a big way. Here are five we’re happy we downloaded. Read More 
2) The Ultimate Guide to How to Meditate
Learning to meditate can be confusing—should you get a cushion? Count breaths? Listen to an audio recording? This introductory guide has the answers.
3) Learn the RAIN Meditation Practice
In this beloved practice, Tara Brach provides four steps to stop being so hard on ourselves, so we can cultivate self-compassion in our most challenging moments.
Feeling Overwhelmed? Try the RAIN Meditation
You can take your time and explore the RAIN meditation as a stand-alone practice or move through the steps in a more abbreviated way whenever challenging emotions arise. Read More
4) How to Practice Mindful Eating
By taking a little more time with our meals, we can enjoy them more and feel satisfied for longer. Chris Willard explains the basics of mindful eating.
6 Ways to Practice Mindful Eating
Here are a few simple guidelines to keep in mind to discern between mindless and (more) mindful eating. Read More
5) A Simple Mindfulness Practice for Young Kids
Teach children how to settle the mind with this popular glitter jar craft—it’s both a simple introduction to mindfulness and a fun rainy day activity. Eco-friendly alternatives are also included.
How to Create a Glitter Jar for Kids
The glitter jar represents the mind settling. It’s a great afternoon activity that your kids can keep coming back to as a mindfulness practice. Read More
6) Destress Your Work Routine with Mindfulness
Work is often stressful. By adding mindfulness into the mix, you can give yourself more space to slow down and think through big decisions.