Calm
What to Do When Things Fall Apart
How to stay steady when it feels like the world is against you. Read More 
habits
Anxiety
A Simple Way to Break a Bad Habit
Psychiatrist and addiction expert Judson Brewer on how we can use mindfulness to harness the brain's habit-forming process to build more nourishing habits that aren't steered by cravings. Read More
Calm
The Flighty Nature of Attention
Meditation teacher Will Kabat-Zinn explores how meditation allows us to stumble upon something we've always wanted: a settled, stable mind in the midst of the chaos of life. We live at the mercy of our thoughts and thought patterns, he says, and as we begin to cultivate attention—which requires us to move counter to much of the mainstream direction of our society and economy—we gain a little stability. Read More
Daily Practices
5 Ways to Kick Bad Habits
How to finally get rid of those pesky old habits that no longer serve you. Read More
Anxiety
When Avoidance Rules Your Life: Understanding Compulsions vs. Addictions
Though we often equate compulsions and addictions, researchers are now drawing a sharp distinction between these two behaviors—one is about avoiding and the other about seeking. Read More
Calm
A Simple Strategy for Creating New Habits
Four research-backed tips that will help you stave off temptation, follow through on your goals, and shift out of old habits and into new ones. Read More
Daily Practices
How to Notice, Shift, and Rewire Your Brain
A simple mindfulness strategy for mastering the habit of becoming more present to each moment and, as a result, experiencing greater focus, productivity, and life satisfaction. Read More
Calm
How to Break a Bad Habit (Faster Than You Can Take a Selfie)
Bad habits originate from one place: our thinking. That's why it helps to get to know your brain. Mindfulness helps you get familiar with the well-worn grooves of your desires—from there, you can start to work with your urges. Read More
Calm
How to Work Remotely Without Losing Motivation
Explore seven ways to settle in to a work-from-home routine when you're missing the office. Read More
Calm
Are You a Creature of (Bad) Habits?
Yes. We all are. Fortunately, a few simple steps can help you break the cycle of unhealthy actions and develop the skills to cultivate good ones. Read More
