love

How to mend a broken heart - illustration of scissors, arrows, love hearts
Calm

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. Read More 

  • Elaine Smookler
  • July 16, 2020
How to let someone take care of you
Calm

Why It’s So Hard to Let Others Care For You 

One of the hardest things to do is to admit you need help— second only to receiving that help when it’s offered. Here’s a practice to help you remember that you deserve to be cared for. Read More 

  • Patricia Rockman and Evan Collins
  • October 3, 2019
woman clutching pillow
Anxiety

How to Heal from Heartache 

Whether you’re pining over an ex or fixated on a crush, this animation from School of Life offers three ways to move on. Read More 

  • Nicole Bayes-Fleming
  • April 5, 2019
beaker with hearts
Compassion

The Science of Staying in Love 

This video from BigThink explores what goes on in the brain when we fall in love, and how we can sustain long-term relationships. Read More 

  • Nicole Bayes-Fleming
  • February 8, 2019
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