Many people view meditation as a way to achieve a calm state of well-being, but a recent study led by psychologist Nicholas ...

In a time when traumatic events such as pandemics, shootings and loss seem never-ending, mindfulness can be a tool for feeling capable during periods of uncertainty. “Mindfulness is a collection of ...

There is much to be gained from meditation – from stress management to enhanced self-compassion. However, one of meditation’s key effects has to do with un-doing rather than acquiring anything.

This is the return trip of a two-part post on the humble topic of thoughts. In particular, it's about how thoughts, however useful to us, can also be intensely distracting in meditation practices. And ...

Mindfulness meditation is a stress-management practice with ancient lineage that cultivates nonjudgmental awareness of the present moment, often by directing attention to the physical sensations of ...

Mental resilience is crucial in today's fast-paced world and meditation is presented as a powerful tool to achieve it. Read ...

Suppressing negative thoughts may be good for your mental health, according to new research from the UK. Researchers at the Medical Research Council Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit determined that ...

How do we control our own thoughts? originally appeared on Quora: the place to gain and share knowledge, empowering people to learn from others and better understand the world. Answer by Dr. Abbie ...