Compassion
Why Gifting Experiences Might Be the Best Idea This Year
“Just the right thing” may not be a thing at all. By giving experiences instead of things, we can focus on the real goals of exchanging gifts. Read More 
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Anxiety
The Gift of Giving
Give yourself the gift of rethinking gift giving, writes Sara Kate Gillingham. Reconnect with love and generosity and the rest will fall into place. Read More
12 Minute Meditation
Try the HALT Practice to Tune In to What Your Body Needs
Sometimes we need to drop into our body to discern what we need in this moment. The four questions in this practice allow us to self-regulate by attending to what our difficult emotions or physical sensations may be telling us. Read More
Compassion
How to Hold Boundaries with Skill and Care
Setting and holding boundaries can be challenging, even if you’re not a people-pleaser. The key is communicating clearly to cut down on conflict and increase freedom—for those on both sides of the line. Read More
Compassion
Gratitude for Frontline Workers, Stories That Spark Wonder, and More Mindful News
From growing support for mindfulness-based therapies to a new science-writing scholarship, here’s the latest news from the mindfulness community. Read More
Work
Creating Space for Relief When You’re Teetering on the Edge of Burnout
Burnout isn’t an individual problem, it’s a collective challenge and a byproduct of unkind systems in our world. The good news is that these systems were created by people, which means they can be updated. Read More
Compassion
Here’s What You Told Us Your Mindfulness Practice Looks Like
Every mindfulness practice looks a bit different. Here are some of the ways Mindful readers tap into their practice off the meditation cushion. Read More
Mindfulness Research
Mindfulness Courses, Designed Inclusively with Autism Communities, May be Beneficial for Adults with Autism
Recent studies show how compassion meditation can improve young people’s mental health, people with autism can benefit from a tailored mindfulness program, and more. Read More
Kids and Teens
How WholeSchool Mindfulness is Empowering Entire School Communities
Ben Painter and Selena La’Chelle Collazo believe that mindfulness should be foundational learning for all students, and they’re teaching schools how to bring that vision to life. Read More
Work
5 Ways to Navigate Workplace Stress as a Team
By anticipating when a stressful event is on the horizon, and preparing to respond together, workers can reduce individual stress and burnout while transforming how they relate to workplace challenges. Read More
