Anxiety and Mindfulness Anxiety can look and feel different from one person to the next. However, for all types of anxiety, your thoughts and feelings take you out of the present moment and into worries and fears about the future. You might not know what to do in those moments, but there are tools that…
Last updated: March 2nd, 2025 Our minds constantly generate a stream of thoughts that powerfully influence our emotions and decisions. From mundane daydreams to critical self-talk, they shape how we perceive the world and ourselves – in helpful and unhelpful ways. How can you take a step back to examine the thoughts you’re having? Why…
This article is for people who are experienced in mindfulness meditation. If you struggle with self-criticism during your meditation, keep reading to learn about how your meditation can lead to greater self-compassion. If you practice mindfulness meditation, you know it can be hard work. You work to refocus your attention. You work to sit in…
People meditate for many reasons. They want to clear their minds, to reduce stress, to get centered… but are any of these things really the goal of meditation? Not quite. Ask people what their goal is when they meditate, and you’ll hear a variety of answers. “To deal with stress.” “To calm down.” “To get…
Last updated: April 8, 2025 Do you always feel like there are at least six things you should be doing? Over time, rushing from one task to the next and to the next can take a toll. The busyness and stress of life can make you feel like you’re about to explode. Mindfulness can be…
Lots of people have difficulty with change — but it always comes. Change is inevitable. So how can we improve our emotional and mental health to be better at coping with it? Being Unprepared for Change Is a Problem Life is full of changes. So why do they throw us for a loop so often?…
There are a lot of different recommendations for how long you should meditate, as well as for how often you should meditate. Some sources say to do an hour every day, but you may not have that much time. Below you’ll find research-based recommendations for how long — and how often — to meditate.
God, today help me set aside everything I think I know about You, everything I think I know about myself, everything I think I know about others, and everything I think I know about my own recovery so I may have an open mind and a new experience with all these things. Please help me see the…
Meditation: A Great Habit to Start During the Coronavirus Lockdown College students nationwide are feeling the strain of the COVID-19 pandemic. If you’re stuck at home and feeling stressed, meditation can help. Learn how. Much has been written about how to take care of yourself during the current coronavirus pandemic and resulting lockdowns. Get exercise,…
Background: Meditation’s health benefits Meditation and mindfulness practices have become more accepted in Western cultures since the late 1990’s. There are several reasons for this. A primary one is the research and writing of Jon Kabat-Zinn, a scientist who adapted a Southeast Asian Buddhist meditation practice for a Western audience. His work focuses on a practice…
More and more people are seeing benefits from learning and practicing mindfulness. It helps them decrease stress and stress-related illnesses, and to improve their mental health by learning how to let go of painful thoughts or feelings. In my work, patients often ask how to be mindful around their emotions. This question usually arises after…