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Train Your Brain to Break Bad Habits 

Researchers are pinpointing the brain circuits involved in forming habits. Elisha Goldstein takes us through a mindfulness practice to curb bad habits.  Read More 

  • Elisha Goldstein
  • October 10, 2014
A person sits cross-legged on a cobblestone street, appearing calm and focused—a living antidote for mindlessness. The surrounding environment is blurred with the motion of people walking by, creating a striking contrast between the stillness of the person and the hustle of the crowd.
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“An Antidote For Mindlessness” in New Yorker Blog 

Can mindfulness training work as a protective factor against the typical stresses of life? The New Yorker blogs about the progression of mindfulness studies, and one researcher studying the lasting effects of mindfulness.  Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • January 31, 2014
An illustration shows a chaotic tangle of colorful lines on the left, transitioning into a more organized brain shape in pink in the center, with blue jagged lines emanating from the right side, symbolizing energy or activity.
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Rewiring Your Emotions 

Think you're destined to respond the same way emotionally to the same old triggers? Not necessarily so, says Sharon Begley. With a little mind training, you can chart new pathways.  Read More 

  • Sharon Begley
  • July 27, 2013
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