MBCT combines two research-backed approaches: mindfulness practices and cognitive therapy. Mindfulness is a practice involving awareness of one’s internal state and surroundings, according to the ...

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, ...

If your social circle is anything like that of author Adam Grant, people around you take it as a given that you meditate. If you tell them that you don’t, they react with dismay. I suspect that ...

When you think of mindfulness, what comes to mind? Perhaps a quiet meditation session, several deep breaths, and a moment of calm amid the hustle and bustle of daily life. Much of what we recognize as ...

Mindfulness is the practice of being fully present in the moment, embracing thoughts, feelings, and sensations with awareness ...

Noticing a raindrop slowly trickle down a window, taking deep breaths in times of stress, and intentionally noticing flavors present in your dinner—spicy, sweet, salty, umami—are all examples of ...

GETTING mindful – What does it mean? So, we’re in December already. Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, you cannot help ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sixth grade students start their science class with five minutes of meditation at George Washington Middle School in Alexandria, Va., in February 2020. Jahi Chikwendiu/The Washington Post via Getty ...