well-being

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Mental Health
The Power and Pitfalls of the Human Need for Bias 

Bias is a natural human tendency that can be both helpful and harmful. While biases serve as shortcuts for quick decision-making, they can also lead to prejudice and hinder personal growth. By learning how to recognize our biases, we can strive for a more balanced outlook. Read More 

  • Barry Boyce
  • July 7, 2023
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Mindful Meditation
Letting Go of the Need to Win 

When we embrace the fact that failure is a natural part of being human, we may stumble onto a sense of simple joy that is the pinnacle of achievement. Read More 

  • Barry Boyce
  • July 4, 2023
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Calm
6 Ways to Enjoy Mindful Walking 

Research shows that mindful walking in nature offers stress-busting and mood-boosting advantages, plus a welcome chance to stretch our legs. Chris Willard, PhD shares six ways to customize your next mindful stroll. Read More 

  • Christopher Willard
  • June 20, 2023
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Compassion
How Radical Self-Care Can Transform Company Culture 

Humanizing the workplace is a powerful antidote to stress and alienation—especially in the age of hybridization. Creativity can flourish when we prioritize our mental well-being and choose to be vulnerable about our struggles—and it starts with industry leaders. Read More 

  • Andrew Swinand
  • May 10, 2023
The Benefits of Taking Your Time
Compassion
The Benefits of Taking Your Time 

Mindful founding editor Barry Boyce explores how alternative ways of measuring time can help us find more ease and acceptance in daily life. Read More 

  • Barry Boyce
  • April 30, 2023
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Anxiety
How Mindfulness Can Help Us Feel Better More Often 

The science of neuroplasticity tells us that what we practice grows. Qualities like self-compassion, non-judgmental awareness, and equanimity are pillars of mindfulness that we can nourish with regular practice. Read More 

  • Diana Winston and Susan Smalley
  • April 19, 2023
Shift Your Mind From Crisis Mode to Calm
Anxiety
Shift Your Mind From Crisis Mode to Calm 

Unchecked stress may lead to overwhelm, unhelpful coping, and burnout. When you learn to recognize the warning signs, you can take wise action to manage your stress—with a little kind attention, and a lot of self-compassion. Read More 

  • Patricia Rockman
  • February 9, 2023
self-care plan
Calm
Why You Need a Self-Care Plan 

Shelly Tygielski offers a three-step exercise to help you get started with your own self-care plan—no bubble bath required. Read More 

  • Shelly Tygielski
  • January 3, 2023
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