Between busy schedules and the end of the school year, it can be difficult to slow down and take time for yourself ...

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 ...

Burnout is more than just feeling overworked; it is a whole-body stress response that occurs when physical, emotional, and cognitive resources are depleted over time. It is especially common in ...

Practising a simple breathing exercise for just 5 minutes a day for one month could boost your mood. Receive a weekly dose of discovery in your inbox. We'll also keep you up to date with New Scientist ...

A new study from the Center for Motivation and Behavior Change at the University of Bath has found that combining step tracking with mindfulness training delivered via a mobile app can significantly ...

How you manage stress and train your mind has a direct and measurable impact on your heart.

Your mind craves rest, but you can't turn it off. The to-do list loops. A friend's awkward response plays on repeat. And worries about tomorrow make it hard to sleep. If this sounds familiar, you're ...

Last year, I introduced the mindful pause as a simple mindfulness strategy that is brief, focuses on taking immediate action, and taps into your innermost strengths. The two 2 steps are: 1.) Pause for ...

A new study published in the journal Mental Health and Physical Activity has shown that a combination of step tracking and mindfulness training could improve motivation to exercise. The randomized ...