well-being

A look at recent mindfulness research gathered from Stanford University, California State University San Marcos, Pace University, and others. Read more

Take a moment to cultivate embodied gratitude to mark National Nurses Week. 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

By practicing presence, naming how we feel, and focusing on positive emotions, we can add to our toolbox for a strong and supported heart. 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

We often think of art and science as separate or even opposites, yet there’s a growing wave of organizations, medical school programs, and people exploring the ways in which the two fields overlap. Read more

Treat yourself the way you would treat a friend. Be kind to yourself. These are phrases we’ve all heard before, but what does self-compassion really mean to us? Read more

Have you been kind to yourself lately? Explore these mindful guided audio practices from Sharon Salzberg, Kristin Neff and Chris Germer, and Cheryl Jones. Read more

We often judge ourselves for “eating our feelings,” but we don’t have to. Allowing food to help soothe us in the moment can be an opportunity for kind self-awareness, as can exploring a variety of other ways to calm and work with difficult emotions. Read more

Mindfulness practice can help us change for the better. It can also allow us to sit with the things we can’t change and help us work with the inevitable changes life brings. Read more