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Why We Need an Empathy Revolution
A new book explains how we can learn empathy and have better social interactions.
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Are We Distracted, or Just Rude?
Armed with phones, we navigate our world with our heads down. But the basic project of mindfulness isn’t just self-improvement—it’s about being attentive to what’s going on around us, and where we fit in, says Editor-in-Chief Barry Boyce.
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Up Your Empathy Game: Practice with Customer Service Calls
We treat customer service reps like disembodied voices—or worse, human vending machines. Explore this practice for making your exchange more human and less transactional.
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The Mindful Kitchen: How to Savor an Avocado
You can follow the popular trend by spreading it on toast, but the real mindfulness of the avocado is its standalone simplicity.
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Mindfulness is More than Stacking Rocks
Zion National Park in Utah warns ‘vandals’ are eroding shorelines and endangering wildlife. Meanwhile, Nascar racers learn mindfulness techniques for the Mercedes Formula One. Catch up with the latest news in mindfulness.
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How Mindful Readers Navigate Their Stress
Mindful readers share what sets their brains on fire and how they tame feelings of anxiety and grouchiness.
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Why You Should Listen to Your Body
Jon Kabat-Zinn, the pioneer of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), explores the relationship between mindfulness and body awareness, and the benefits of giving the body our full attention. Plus, explore a guided body awareness meditation.
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Turning Forgetfulness into a Mindfulness Practice
Diana Winston reflects on how to turn a bad habit into a mini moment of mindfulness.
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Mindfulness Wants You to Get Real With Yourself
Mindfulness is not about accessing bliss—it’s about tamping down on the temptation to opt out of the unpleasant and only seek the pleasant. The result? A healthier relationship with your thoughts and your emotions, no matter what comes your way.
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Meditation for Beginners
Want to learn to meditate? In this 6-minute video from Mindful, Founding Editor Barry Boyce guides you through the basics of meditation practice.
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