Why We’re Not Wired to Pay Attention to the Good Things in Life
We're wired to pay attention to what's negative—great for survival, not so great for everyday life. Elisha Goldstein explores how mindfulness undercuts our negativity bias. Read More
We're wired to pay attention to what's negative—great for survival, not so great for everyday life. Elisha Goldstein explores how mindfulness undercuts our negativity bias. Read More
Elisha Goldstein shares a short gratitude practice from his forthcoming book, Uncovering Happiness. Read More
If we can direct our thoughts toward the well-being of others, says Daniel Goleman, it will help promote a more enduring, genuine kind of happiness. Read More
Mindfulness lets you know what's going on in your mind without taking the bait and acting on it, says Elisha Goldstein. Read More
When we try to chase happiness, we often chase it away. Elisha Goldstein says if we want to choose to have joy in our lives, we have to look in the unexpected places. Read More
A new daily science blog shares tips for well-being. Read More
Read an excerpt from 10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works—A True Story, by ABC's Dan Harris. Read More
It’s a dance that captures the seductive imagination, but as Tracy Picha discovers, there’s much more than meets the eye. Read More
Elisha Goldstein on the mindfulness of comedian Louis C.K.'s recent discussion on phones and distraction. Read More
Recent research suggests powerful people pay little attention to those below them. Mindful's Editor-in-Chief looks at "the empathy gap." Read More