Anxiety

Ryan Vaughn explores how confronting the feeling of not being good enough allowed him to slow down and recognize fear-based reactions for what they were—a series of bodily sensations, combined with a reflexive urge to achieve. Read more

Mindful’s managing editor Stephanie Domet explores how choosing self-compassion in the face of things that go bump in the night, made for kinder days and easier nights. Read more

How Dr. Sará King uses The Science of Social Justice to help heal trauma. Read more

The food you eat can have just as profound an effect on your brain and your mental health as the drugs prescribed by your doctor. The reason: Your gut and your brain are in constant communication with each other. Read more

Parkland parent Fred Guttenberg’s book Find the Helpers implores us to find hope and purpose in the face of loss. Read more

When he started MBSR, Jon Kabat-Zinn didn't have a detailed plan—just passion and an inkling that lots of good would come of it. He recently spoke with Mindful about his new MasterClass and shared insights on mindfulness and meditation. Read more

Figuring out how and when to talk to someone can be scary. Here’s what you need to know. Read more

People can help improve our lives, but they can also stunt our progress. You might find yourself frustrated, continuously trying to engage in personal growth with no result. It could be time to look outward at the company we keep. Read more

In this practice, Scott Rogers guides us to take the role of observer to difficult emotions, so that we can more easily create the space we need to let them go. Read more

Chris Willard leads us in this guided meditation for self-compassion to help us handle the ups and downs of the holiday season. Read more