Calm
What We Know (Or Think We Know) About Happiness
When you don’t know what makes you happy, you can end up chasing illusions that only make you suffer. The secret to discovering happiness might be closer than you think.
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Elaine Smookler
12 Minute Meditation
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Focus
How to Stay When You Want to Run
Mindful meditation might overwhelm you some days, and underwhelm you others. With a little practice, you can stay curious and engaged, when you might otherwise run.
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Anxiety
Finding Community (Where You Least Expect It)
Even when you feel disconnected, you’re part of something larger than yourself. Your community is not just who you already know—it flows in abundance when you’re in need.
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How Your Preferences Could Be Holding You Back
When we release our tight hold on our preferences, the world can open up for us in surprising—and even delightful—ways.
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Calm
What Clowns Can Teach Us About Building Resilience
When things are at their worst, mindfulness teacher Elaine Smookler suggests turning to the rules of clowning to face difficult emotions.
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Calm
How to Get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable
Thinking we need to be perfect before we act is a trap—but it’s one we can free ourselves from.
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How to Mend a Broken Heart
When love falls apart, embracing your life as it is—agony, misfortune, and all—can help you heal. Try this three-step mindfulness practice to help you find stability and a little bit of ease.
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Calm
Passion Will Spark Your Resolutions, Not Pressure
Fuel your New Year's resolutions with intention, not nagging. Here are 7 steps to investigate what drives you, so you can hold firm to fresh habits.
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