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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. Read More 
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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. Read More
Getting Started
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. Read More
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The Embarrassing Truth of Self-Care
Mindful Editor, Anne Alexander, shares some cringeworthy reasons why self-care might just be something worth considering. Read More
Focus & Attention
A 10-Minute Meditation for Focusing the Mind
This simple guided meditation explores how we can gently guide the mind back to the breath when it wanders toward thoughts and sensations. Read More
Loving-Kindness & Compassion
Can Mindfulness Make Us Less Mean to Our Mates?
Mindfulness shows us not every breath is pleasant. Likewise, not every moment of our love life makes us swoon. Explore a simple technique to see the good in your mate when you need to curb some excessive judgyness. Read More
Eating & Body Image
The Mindful Kitchen: Being with a Cup of Cocoa
Warm up with a hot chocolate recipe made just the way you like it—use this guide to layer aromas, flavors, and textures. Read More
Focus & Attention
The Science of Staying in Love
This video from BigThink explores what goes on in the brain when we fall in love, and how we can sustain long-term relationships. Read More
Expert Interviews
Meditation Is About Recovering and Starting Again
Sharon Salzberg explains how she discovered the most important part of meditation practice. Read More
Loving-Kindness & Compassion
The Most Courageous Self-Care Act: Learning to Say, “I Need Help”
We all know when we’re feeling overwhelmed, but learning to press the pause button starts with being vulnerable enough to claim your healing time. Read More
