Our brains are prediction machines trying to keep us safe. But over time, we can wind up habitually choosing the relative safety of assumption over the risk of uncertainty. Mindful contributor Cathering Swett examines how we can work more skillfully with what she calls the predictive shadow, so we can keep the awareness without sacrificing vital connection. Read More 
Unchecked stress may lead to overwhelm, unhelpful coping, and burnout. When you learn to recognize the warning signs, you can take wise action to manage your stress—with a little kind attention, and a lot of self-compassion. Read More
As mindfulness practices have gained popularity, a subtle shift has occurred around how we view these techniques and what we expect of them. Writer Angela Stubbs examines what she calls "the wellness trap" and asks: Have we lost sight of the original intent of mindfulness? And do we miss out on the true potency of this practice when we start to demand too much of it? Read More
Learning to tune in to our own vulnerability is an act of courage that allows us to form deeper, more genuine relationships. Read More
Our nervous systems are made to keep us safe from danger—but what happens when they’re responding to threats that no longer exist? Writer Catherine Swett explores how we can meet these disruptive moments with sovereignty over avoidance, and over time teach our nervous system how to respond to discomfort and anxious moments. Read More
Much of our perception of what “works” in therapy is intimately linked to our cultural ideas of language, trust, and safety. Psychotherapist and human rights clinician Azadeh Afsahi examines the Western framework of suffering and restoration—and the need to reimagine mental health care for non-Western patients. Read More
Training our brains to find joy helps us unhook from negativity and counter our natural negativity bias so we can receive and enjoy what’s good in our lives. Read More
When it comes to happiness, says Elisha Goldstein, there's a simple but important tool we often forget about: play. Read More
