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What the Science of Power Can Tell Us about Sexual Harassment
We need to take on the myths that sustain the abuses of power, argues Dacher Keltner. Read More 
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Why There’s No “Mindfulness Movement”
Inside Mindful Blog #3 from James Gimian, the Executive Director of the Foundation for a Mindful Society, on why mindfulness needs people in the trenches. Read More
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Singer-Songwriter Jewel Shares Her Mindfulness Practices
Jewel shares two simple mindful breathing techniques for learning to observe your thoughts. Read More
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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. Read More
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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. Read More
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The Power of Letting Go
How letting go can help you cultivate inner stability and connect to greater meaning during uncertain times. Read More
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The Brain Goes into “Repair Mode” When People Think We’re Not Competent
What if we rethought the drive to succeed, to be competent, as a basic need for our brains? Dr. Michael Gervais speaks with psychologist and science writer Scott Barry Kaufman on what drives creative—and possibly intellectual—leaps. Read More
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How Your Brain Stops a Bad Day from Making You Hate Everyone
A new study shows how our brains prevent “emotional spillover” from biasing our first impressions of new people. Read More
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Using Mindfulness for Mental Health
A conversation with Patricia Rockman, of The Centre for Mindfulness Studies, about when mindfulness should be used for mental health and when it shouldn't. Read More
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3 Ways to Feel More Empowered at Work
Change how you think about work, and your experience will follow. Read More
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