Acceptance
The Self-Improvement Trap: Can You Let Go of the Results from Mindfulness?
The results from mindfulness are real, but fixating on self-improvement and how well we're doing isn't the goal. Read More 
Psychology
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Calm
Three Things That Get in the Way of Making Good Decisions
We all make bad decisions from time to time—Here's how mindfulness can help turn moments of indecision into moments of clarity. Read More
Mindfulness Research
How Mindfulness Impacts Well-being
We've all heard about the benefits of mindfulness. But what are the psychological and cognitive mechanisms that lead to well-being? Read More
Focus
Hunger Can Make You Crave Things Other Than Food
A new study suggests that when we're hungry, our desires can go beyond food. Read More
Science
Climate Change: A Faceless Villain
Why do so many of us persist in doing nothing about global warming? Blame it on psychology. Read More
Calm
The Stickiness of Misinformation
Even the most ridiculous rumors can cling in our minds—despite what the proof says. Sharon Begley tells us why. Read More
Anxiety
Mindfulness in the Waiting Room
How one question from my son's therapist helped me make crucial decisions about the course of my child’s treatment and my own mental health. Read More
Calm
You Can Find Happiness Here: A Tip from Mitch Albom
When we try to chase happiness, we often chase it away. Elisha Goldstein says if we want to choose to have joy in our lives, we have to look in the unexpected places. Read More
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