The majority of mindfulness activities are calm and quiet. But sometimes, when you’re too angry, anxious, or stressed, sitting still is the last thing you want to ...

Mindfulness activities may help teens and students reduce stress and anxiety, manage their emotions, and pay attention to the present. Mindfulness exercises may also help with mild depression in teens ...

Orange. Yellow. Red. Green. I perched on a bench, following the leaves as they spiraled away from a young tree in the yard. As a person who is naturally anxious, watching the leaves fall in the autumn ...

When life feels uncertain, your mind often races—thinking about “what ifs” and worst-case scenarios. That’s a normal response to stress. But staying stuck in those thoughts can increase anxiety, ...

Mindfulness treatment that includes meditation, stretching, and emotional acceptance can help lower symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), new research suggests. A small pilot study of ...

In the midst of the latest COVID-19 surge, I'd like to propose a controversial notion: The present moment is the best place to be. While many of us are experiencing a version of personal hell that ...

The Mindfulness Matters faculty group is marking Mindfulness Matters Week Oct. 14–18. Today, the group is sharing recordings of some Mindfulness Matters events from past years, research on mindfulness ...

Mindfulness, or being fully present and aware of one’s thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, has been gaining traction in various aspects of life, including fashion. As consumers become more conscious ...

From a developmental perspective, children’s thinking tends to be more concrete and their attention spans shorter than adults’. As such, in teaching children exercises to optimize their mental health, ...

New research shows that experienced meditators can exhibit measurable brainwave changes within 30 seconds of starting a session, while beginners see benefits in minutes. The findings build on evidence ...

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a leading cause of cardiovascular disease and leads to an estimated 10.8 million avoidable deaths every year According to a recent report by the World Health ...

Practicing mindfulness offers many benefits in today’s fast-paced work environments. But with endless distractions and competing priorities, staying focused and present during team meetings can be ...