Well-Being
Happiness Is Already Yours
Moments of joy are available to us even during difficult times, writes editor-in-chief Heather Hurlock. Happiness belongs to all of us, inherently.
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Emotions
News
Workplace Well-Being, Navigating Parenthood, and Other Mindful News
From a mindful birthing anniversary to an educational initiative in Latin America, explore these recent stories from the world of mindfulness.
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Compassion
What Happens If We Drop Our Illusions?
We’re often focused on our own “screenplay of how great things are,” writes Barry Boyce. But if we can let go of the narratives we think we need, we can see people as they are.
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Calm
Coming Undone But Not Unmade
Accepting the finitude of our lives can grind our plans to a halt and make every single moment more precious, writes Kate Bowler, especially when it’s impossible to know how many moments we have left.
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Calm
Can Mindfulness Change How We Interpret Emotional Situations?
When we're facing uncertainty, mindfulness skills may help us to interpret situations as more positive than negative, a recent publication shows.
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Anxiety
A Cardiologist’s Advice: Emotional Intelligence Can Protect Your Heart
Research shows our heart is physically impacted by our emotions and moods over time—and mindfulness skills help us accentuate the types of emotions that can nurture and protect the heart.
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Compassion
Why Did I Do That?!
When we’re in “hot states” like excitement, anger, or stress, our behavior can surprise even ourselves. Here’s what’s happening in the brain in these moments, and how we can aim for a bit more self-compassion.
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Audio
A Guided Meditation for Navigating Difficult Emotions
From self-blame to fear, it’s easy to get tangled up with sticky emotions. Sharon Salzberg helps us create space around our emotions by tuning in to our breath.
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Health
3 Ways Your Emotions Can Support Your Heart Health
By practicing presence, naming how we feel, and focusing on positive emotions, we can add to our toolbox for a strong and supported heart.
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Compassion
A Mindful Approach to Emotional Eating
We often judge ourselves for “eating our feelings,” but we don’t have to. Allowing food to help soothe us in the moment can be an opportunity for kind self-awareness, as can exploring a variety of other ways to calm and work with difficult emotions.
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