Focus

In this episode, we look at the dissonance of a society that asks us to choose between health, family, and our career. We also explore ways to help us survive and thrive in the midst of hustle culture. Read more

When we're facing uncertainty, mindfulness skills may help us to interpret situations as more positive than negative, a recent publication shows. Read more

When we’re in “hot states” like excitement, anger, or stress, our behavior can surprise even ourselves. Here’s what’s happening in the brain in these moments, and how we can aim for a bit more self-compassion. Read more

Offering our full attention with those we lead is key to effective listening and communication in the workplace. Here’s how the inner “me voice” of ego can get in the way, and a simple way to practice leading with presence. Read more

Whether it’s learning to eschew the extremes of self-judgments or waking up your sense of wonder, each of these books and podcasts can give you the tools to thrive right now. Read more

The invitation is to connect with your senses in a real or imagined setting. What do you hear? What do you smell? Note the emotional content of the space. And when you’re done, take what you learned to the page in whatever way suits you. Read more

We can find strength and resilience in familiarity—and use those feelings to explore the unfamiliar. Read more

When Mindful managing editor Stephanie Domet was faced with health challenges, she asked “Why me?” Here, she tells the story of how compassionate curiosity helped her find equanimity and resilience. Read more

Bias affects all of us, but according to a new book on the psychology of bias, we can take action to recognize and reduce its impacts—both on our own mind and in our work. Read more

In this episode of 12-Minute Meditation, Mindful founding editor Barry Boyce leads us in an inquiry practice to become aware of our preconceptions, loosen our grip on what we think we know, and explore what’s true. Read more