Calm
What We Wear is a Reflection of How We Want to be Seen
How the clothes we wear can affect our relationships, behavior, and identity—and why it’s different for almost everyone.
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Science
Discover the empirical world of mindfulness and meditation within the Science category at Mindful.org. Our content bridges the gap between ancient practices and modern science, offering a deep dive into how mindfulness can positively affect our brains, bodies, and behavior. Explore a wealth of articles that unpack cutting-edge research, interview leading scientists, and present evidence-based benefits of mindfulness for health, work, relationships, and more.
Mindfulness Research
Encouraging Conversations About Race, Training the Brain, and More Mindfulness News
Keep up with the latest in the world of mindfulness.
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Has Your Doctor Ever Prescribed Mindfulness Meditation?
Cardiologist Jonathan Fisher explores some of the science behind the mind-heart
connection and offers three steps toward minding your heart (as in the physical organ).
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Focus
Mindfulness May Enhance Your Generosity
The latest new research on mindfulness meditation.
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Compassion
The Power of One Act of Kindness
New research shows the ripple effect one act of kindness can have on an entire community.
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Mindfulness Research
How Mindfulness Shifts Our Perception of Time
The passage of time seems to speed up as we get older—but research finds this unnerving phenomenon may be allayed by learning to more attentively savor all the familiar details of our lives.
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Calm
You Are Not Your Moods
Mindfulness experts explore the difference between moods and emotions, where moods come from, and how to unhook from them.
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What the Longest Study on Happiness Reveals About Building a Fulfilling Life
Most of us have an idea about what would make us happier: more free time, more money, more popularity. Robert Waldinger, a Harvard researcher, reveals that the key to a happy life might be right in front of us.
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Mindfulness Research
Taking Off Our Masks, Conquering Blursday, and Other Good News
Get inspired by what’s happened lately in the world of mindfulness.
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Compassion
How to Start a Mindful Journaling Practice
Writing mindfully can loosen the grip of sticky emotions by bringing them out of the dark. With just a pen and paper, or an app, we can create the habit of being there for ourselves.
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