Mindful Writing
The Simple Joy of Writing by Hand
Writing by hand can stimulate the brain in ways that typing simply does not. It can also be a meditative practice.
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Busy Times, or Anytime: Nine Ways Mindfulness Reduces Stress
You’ve probably heard that mindfulness reduces stress levels. But how does it help? Shamash Alidina shares the research—plus, a meditation you can turn to anytime.
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Meditation
Do I Need to Meditate to Be Mindful?
Ed Halliwell explores a common question asked by those new to mindfulness meditation: Do I need to meditate to be mindful?
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Calm
Peace Begins With Me: A 12-Minute Meditation
Taking a moment to pause can enable us to move in the direction of suffering, to work, and to alleviate it, with wisdom and compassion.
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Guided Meditations
When You’re Depressed: Is There Room to “Let Go”?
You can’t push away a panic attack. But what happens when you let it play out? Writer and mindfulness teacher Ed Halliwell on how mindfulness helps him navigate anxiety and depression.
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Guided Meditations & Podcasts
Stress SOS: A Quick Practice When You Need It Most
You’ve probably heard that mindfulness reduces stress levels. But how does it help? Shamash Alidina shares the research—plus, a meditation you can turn to anytime.
Health & Well-Being
Kids and Teens
Are We Wired to Want Stuff?
Neuroscience can explain why your kids have the holiday gimmees.
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Relationships
The Mind-Traps that Lead to Toxic Jealousy
Jealousy becomes problematic when it arises in imagined scenarios, which can cause us to make three major “cognitive mistakes” that lead us to misinterpret the truth.
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