Magazine
When the Ego Hijacks Mindfulness
It’s easy to find yourself thinking about being mindful rather than being mindful. Simply refocus, return to the present, and smile. Read More 
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Focus & Attention
How Are You Seeing The World?
The art of unhooking from your stories allows you to see what’s in front of you rather than seeing what you’re looking to see. Read More
Magazine
What Happened When I Leaned In to My Fear of Not Achieving
Ryan Vaughn explores how confronting the feeling of not being good enough allowed him to slow down and recognize fear-based reactions for what they were—a series of bodily sensations, combined with a reflexive urge to achieve. Read More
Gratitude
A 12-Minute Meditation to Rewire Your Brain for Optimism
When things don’t go according to plan, it’s easy to spot all the ways things have gone wrong. This gratitude practice is designed to change that. Read More
Expert Interviews
What Does Happiness Mean to You?
Ahead of the International Day of Happiness, we asked 12 mindfulness teachers about the deeper meaning of happiness. Here are some of their answers. Read More
Magazine
How to Rest in Awareness by Tapping into a Mindful Moment
Mindfulness teacher Jason Gant reflects on a heartfelt memory when he was able to lean on his deep practice and mindfully take action. Read More
Eating & Body Image
Mindfulness May Enhance Your Generosity
The latest new research on mindfulness meditation. Read More
Loving-Kindness & Compassion
One Year Into the Pandemic, Here’s How We’re Tapping Into Compassion
Wherever you are, whatever your circumstances, we're sharing these practices to help you find ways to plug into connection, kindness, and care. Read More
Depression & Grief
Turning Grief into Random Acts of Kindness
After the loss of their son Thomas, Kristin Fitzgerald-Zita and her partner asked friends and family to do something kind in his honor. Today, this call for kindness has spread all over the world and continues to write Thomas’ story. Read More
Focus & Attention
How I Unplug From Social Media in One Second
Mindful’s managing editor Stephanie Domet explains how she reclaimed ninety minutes a week from mindlessly scrolling through social media. Her secret: being reminded to take a deep breath. Read More
