If we think about what the other person is trying to get out of the exchange, we’ll be more efficient with our language and tone and therefore have more impact. But how to do we remain mindful of ...

Imagine being asked to sit alone in a quiet room for 15 minutes with nothing to do—no phone, no music, no external distraction. In a well-known 2014 study, many participants found that task so ...

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Social disconnection, isolation, and stress are key contributors to the loneliness epidemic and mental health crisis impacting young people on college campuses today. These issues affect people of all ...

Over the past couple of days, I’ve noticed that I’ve been feeling more anxious than usual. For me, as it is for many people, the theme has to do with uncertainty, not having control, and not being ...

Mindfulness—the practice of paying attention and staying present in the moment—has increasingly gained popularity in recent years. After spending the last year researching and writing my new book, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. You know that mindfulness has plenty of benefits, but the big ...

At the Greater Good Science Center, one of the online courses we offer is Mindfulness and Resilience to Stress at Work. This course includes articles, videos, interactive surveys, and activities and ...

Feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or just out of whack? It could be that you haven’t taken time to be present lately (no judgment here), but the good news is, there are plenty of mindfulness ...

Jon Kabat-Zinn, who first introduced mindfulness into mainstream Western medicine, defines it as “paying attention in a ...

Mindful drinking refers to the practice of being self-conscious about why and how much a person drinks. It can promote a healthier relationship with alcoholic drinks and reduce consumption. The ...

I don’t have a drinking problem. I do, however, have a hangover problem. They hit at 4:30 a.m., harder than the trolley problem, my eyes gaping open to a gnawing tightness of the left side of my chest ...