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This brief guided meditation lets us focus our attention on the sounds around us, finding bright moments of awareness even when we get distracted. Read more

Finding “easy speed” in the pool helped writer and meditation teacher Kelly Barron heal the wound of overachieving and stay loose in the face of resistance. Read more

Standing at attention isn't the same as paying attention. Mindfulness trains soldiers to regulate their stress and learn how to stay in the moment. Read more

Starting the day off more in touch with your goals can create a better work experience. Explore these three mindful prompts to achieve greater focus. Read more

It can be tough to manage your attention—and your colleagues'. Here are a few concrete examples from executives who have put mindfulness into action. Read more

New research finds that those who meditate can focus their minds and control their impulsivity better than those who do not meditate. Read more

Take a break from the challenges of your day with this three-minute meditation practice. Your brain will thank you. Read more

The skills we cultivate by playing tennis can also help us be more mindful—even if you've never before picked up a racket. Read more

Meditation’s popularity increased “more than threefold” in the US over the past five years, according to a new report from the CDC. Read more

When you're stressed, overwhelmed, or distracted, you can regain momentum by resting attention on a single focal point. Explore this 9-minute mindfulness practice to calm a busy mind from Rich Fernandez, CEO of the Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute. Read more