Mindfulness Research
We’re Hardwired to Doubt—And It’s a Good Thing
Doubt helps us avoid acting on every passing idea which can prevent us from participating in certain types of risk. Read More 
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Kids and Teens
The “About To” Moment: Teaching and Modeling Response vs. Reaction
Children learn largely by example. Susan Kaiser Greenland explains how the "about to" moment can foster awareness and compassion. Read More
Meditation
The One Thing You Can Do to Make Meditation a Habit
Mindfulness is growing rapidly, but there's one thing missing from the conversation that helps make meditation a habit that sticks, Ed Halliwell writes. Read More
Well-Being
How Mindfulness Works to Break Bad Habits
Habits are formed and strengthened as we journey through a continuous loop seeking to satisfy our urges. Here's how mindfulness interrupts the cycle to break bad habits. Read More
Calm
Is There a Time and Place for “Suck It Up”?
The old tough-love advice to “suck it up” can sound like the opposite of mindfulness—but is it? Gina Rollo White explains how this approach can connect to emotional regulation, preparing us for life’s most stressful moments. Read More
Discover
What Are the 8 “Rules” of Meditation?
New to meditating? Here are eight simple rules of meditation to get you started—plus a final “rule” that might be the most important one of all. Read More
Self-Care
Self-Care Is an Act of Resistance
Grass-roots meditation activist Shelly Tygielski offers 3 ways to practice self-care so we can recharge, refresh, and rewire for action. Read More
Resilience
Bring Back Your Spark
How do you let your inner light shine, even when things get tough? It begins with a spirit of curiosity, writes beloved mindfulness teacher Elaine Smooker. Read More
Focus
How Leaders Build Trust at Work Through Authenticity
It’s no surprise that successful companies are built on trusting relationships. In this excerpt, Carley Hauck, author of Shine: Ignite Your Inner Game to Lead Consciously at Work and In the World, explores how we harness authenticity to fuel the process of building trust. Read More
Focus
The Benefits of Meditating With Others
We’re accustomed to thinking of meditation as a solitary activity, but meditating in community also offers a host of benefits. Read More
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