April 2013

Practicing meditation doesn’t involve a whole new set of tools. It works so well, Sharon Salzberg says, because it enhances life skills we already have. Read more

The founders of the Holistic Life Foundation share their tips for encouraging kids to be more mindful. Read more

Explore this simple practice to find a comfortable posture when meditating. Read more

Scientists insist on talking about the brain while the rest of us talk about the mind. Sharon Begley sizes up the two sides of the mind/brain conversation. Read more

How one mother's vision to help her daughter and daughter's friends with anxiety turned into a mindfulness program that's been taught to 15,000 kids in eight school districts. Read more

For each of these thorny workplace problems, try the recommended practice, enjoy the benefit—and keep this chart handy. Read more

Travel can be thrilling, challenging, disorienting, but for Pico Iyer there is peace in unfamiliar places. Read more

A winning-at-all costs attitude can lead to unwanted anger. Instead, Jason Dorland encourages young athletes to strive for excellence without comparison. Read more

As we deal with our world’s increasing complexity and uncertainty, mindfulness can lead us to effective, resilient, low-cost responses to seemingly intransigent problems. Read more

How does your mindset influence your decisions and behaviors? Here’s a quick test to find out. Read more