Work
The World’s First International Congress of Mindful Politicians
The meeting of an international congress of mindful politicians marks a watershed moment for mindfulness as well as for politics.
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Calm
Meditation’s Effects May Differ by Type of Practice
A new study explores how the type of meditation you practice could impact your brain in different ways, leading to varied social, cognitive, or behavioral effects.
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Mindfulness Research
When You Meditate, You Might Also Be Regulating Your Genes
Research is beginning to illuminate the intricate connection between chronic stress, inflammation, DNA, and mindfulness practice.
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Kids and Teens
The Future of Education: Mindful Classrooms
An in-depth look at the research and best practices for bringing mindfulness into schools.
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Anxiety
Unhook From the News and Stay Informed
How simple mindfulness practices can help you remain active and engaged in society while steering clear of news addiction.
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Anxiety
How Mindfulness Stops You from Being a Slave to Your Bad Habits
Three ways mindfulness can prime the brain for healthier habits.
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Meditation
Mindfulness: An Innate, Trainable Quality of Mind
Mindfulness brings awareness to what you are doing, and with that clarity comes the possibility of choice. You can learn to intercept unhelpful, unwanted habits and cultivate positive ones.
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Calm
Do Mindful People Have a Stronger Sense of Self?
Mindful people might be happier because they cultivate non-judgmental awareness of their thoughts, which allows them to better understand who they really are, suggests a new study.
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Anxiety
How Mindfulness Helps You Cultivate a Teflon Mind
Sometimes negative thoughts and feelings need to roll off of us.
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Voices
Richard Goerling: Mindful Policing
Richard Goerling, a police lieutenant, talks about how mindful and empathic policing will help police, and the people they have sworn to serve and protect.
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