Difficult Emotions

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Gratitude
The Psychology of Voting 

Research suggests that instilling emotions like gratitude and civic pride may help increase voter turnout. Read More 

  • Jill Suttie
  • November 5, 2018
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Getting Started
When Should I Meditate and When Should I Relax? 

Meditation isn’t a vacation from everyday life—it can be an intensive course in exploring your inner landscape. If you need rest, founding editor Barry Boyce says meditation may not be the best way to manage your mind. Read More 

  • Barry Boyce
  • November 1, 2018
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Guided Meditations
A Meditation on Anxious Emotions 

This practice involves deep investigation into the causes of anxious feelings so you can discover the story lines that trigger and drive your emotions. Read More 

  • Bob Stahl
  • October 24, 2018
matches. Bottled-Up Emotions at Work Lead to Burnout
Mindfulness For
Bottled-Up Emotions at Work Lead to Burnout 

You can’t tease out solutions to problems like employee burnout and dissatisfaction without first acknowledging something is off kilter. The core mindful practice — noticing and labelling thoughts — could be key to navigating high stress workplaces. Read More 

  • Leah Weiss
  • May 30, 2018
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