Recurring depression is a challenge for many people. New research shows that a mindfulness-based therapy for depression may help with low mood, by explicitly focusing on self-compassion. Read More 
From eating mindfully to discovering your inner power, here are five new books and three podcasts the Mindful editors recommend. Read More
In this guided meditation from Tara Brach, we investigate a relationship where there is tension or conflict. With compassion for ourselves and for the other person, we can go beyond the difficulty and find healing. Read More
Sustainable self-care requires us to build community. Just as we offer support to others, we can be open to accepting it for ourselves. Read More
Mindful editor-in-chief Heather Hurlock gets real about the challenges—and importance—of making space to give yourself what you need. Read More
Mindful columnist Elaine Smookler reminds us that there are countless ways to bring joy, health, and healing to our planet. You might be the agent of change we’ve been waiting for. Read More
Researcher and Fierce Self-Compassion author Kristin Neff on how to empower ourselves—and change the world—through caring authentically for ourselves. Read More
Take inventory of different aspects of self-compassion and think about what you might need in the moment to care for yourself. Read More
There’s nothing wrong with us when we feel strong emotions like irritability or anger, in fact, says Tara Brach, they are primitive forms of self-love. Read More
Mindful editor-in-chief Heather Hurlock reminds us that we all deserve to treat ourselves with kindness, even (especially) when it feels like we can’t. Read More
