Mindfulness

Mindfulness

Bruce Lee executing a pain-free kick in a bedroom.
There’s really only one mistake you can make: continue doing the same thing you already know is hurting you and expect a different result.
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5mins
Do humans share one consciousness? This psychologist says yes.
A sparkler with the word orgasm on it.
11mins
The best orgasms come when you learn how to unlock a sexual “flow state.” Emily Nagoski, a sex educator, shares a meditation to help you get started.
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6mins
Scientists can't define spirituality. But we can study its healing effects, says this Columbia psychologist.
Ancient headless stone Buddha statue with one arm missing, seated cross-legged against a solid dark purple background.
9mins
Spirituality declines, depression rises. Is there a link?
An image of a sunset through a window.
How the simple act of watching twilight can radically transform our perception of the world and our role within it.
John Templeton Foundation
A man wearing a red headscarf sleeps against a tree with an open book in hand, while a dog lies nearby on the grass. A basket and fishing rod rest beside him.
6mins
Hustle culture is part of our DNA — but it’s making us unhappy. Yale psychologist Laurie Santos explains how to escape your inner drill sergeant and find peace in imperfection.
a collage of photos with a man and a plane.
The Serenity Prayer is nice — until the missiles come raining down on your city.
a painting of a landscape with mountains and rain.
Unlock the paradoxes of life through poetic realism.
John Templeton Foundation
a painting of a man standing next to a tree.
“Why are you unhappy? Because 99.9 percent of everything you think, and of everything you do, is for yourself — and there isn’t one.”
John Templeton Foundation
a painting of a woman laying on a couch.
Impossible standards and poor self-understanding are making us miserable.
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“Uitwaaien” is a popular activity around Amsterdam—one believed to have important psychological benefits.
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Neuroscientists and artists alike are making the case that we could transform the world through psychedelics.
a man's head with a bird flying out of it.
Meditation can put you in a wiser relationship with life.
a group of penguins standing on top of a rock.
If you think everyone around you is terrible, the joke may be on you.
a plate of food with oranges, black beans, broccoli, and.
De-urbanized lifestyles can be aligned with basic Taoist principles — and remote workers are starting to feel the connection.
A stack of rocks sitting on top of each other.
Nagomi helps us find balance in discord by unifying the elements of life while staying true to ourselves.
a little girl holding a butterfly in her hand.
Awe-inspiring moments can be found in our daily lives, and they have surprising benefits for our health and sense of well-being.
a close up of a cookie monster holding a banana.
As Abraham Lincoln famously said, “If you want to test a man’s character, give him power and a plate of cookies.” (Something like that.)
When it comes to handling our emotions, we can’t afford to be none the WISER.
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1hr 34mins
Master creative thinking in 90 minutes, with expert Tiago Forte.
emotional intelligence training for leaders
Four key components to guide the creation of emotional intelligence training for leaders.
financial mindfulness
Mindfulness may be especially useful for gaining more control of your impulses to spend.
Million Stories
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Risk-taking isn't inherently bad: It tends to build self-confidence when things work out, and resilience when they don’t. 
Million Stories
The golden rule of self-compassion: Treat yourself with the same kindness you treat others.
4mins
This productivity hack comes with an asterisk, explains note-taking guru Tiago Forte.