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5 Science-Backed Strategies for More Happiness
Several exercises to help you make the most of the International Day of Happiness. Read More 
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Depression & Grief
The 5 Major Mind Traps that Hinder Happiness
These roadblocks keep us stuck in the depression loop: caught up in negative thoughts, feelings, and behaviors as the brain anxiously rehashes past events and simultaneously rehearses a hopeless, catastrophic future. Here are some ways to avoid falling into these traps. Read More
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Using Mindfulness to Treat Back Pain
New research reveals that meditation may help ease back pain. Read More
Loving-Kindness & Compassion
Rewire Your Brain for Love
Don’t let deep-seated fears of not being loved hijack a relationship. Read More
Eating & Body Image
Before You Scroll, Try This Mindful Social Media Practice
We're all self-critical—but for teens, self-consciousness is hardwired. Here's how to become aware of the emotions we're courting on social media. Read More
Magazine
A Huge and Humble Thank You
We exceeded our 2015 fundraising goals and we take your vote of confidence to heart; it will invigorate our efforts. Read More
Breathing Meditations
8 Breaths to Joy: A Guided Practice
Using the breath, this practice encourages compassion and can help focus your attention to better work with roadblocks and difficult moments throughout the day. Read More
Focus & Attention
Phone Addiction? Try this Practice—Phone in Hand
This mindfulness practice can help transform your relationship to your phone—the very thing that can sometimes pull us toward mindlessness. Read More
Guided Meditations
Picture Your Best Possible Self
This 3-step practice fosters optimism and can help motivate you to realize your goals. Read More
Depression & Grief
A Journey to the Center of Yourself
Depression is not an end point. It’s the beginning of a process. If we heed the call for growth and change, a more enriching life awaits. James Gordon, M.D., author of "Unstuck," talks to Tracy Picha. Read More
