Anxiety
Halting the Spiral: Navigating Repetitive Thought Patterns
Thought loops of negative self-talk and worry can be hard to break out of. Mindfulness can support us in disrupting these patterns for more peace and positivity. Read More 
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Anxiety
Being vs Doing: The Difference Between “Being” and “Doing”
How our goal-setting mind causes us to fixate on one track, and how we can become more responsive to the richness and complexity that each moment presents. Read More
Anxiety
A Mindfulness Practice for Changing Your Relationship to Thoughts
Thoughts (including the menacing and intrusive ones) are not facts. Here we learn to work with our thoughts in a kind way, without letting them overwhelm us. Read More
Calm
The Life Cycle of Thoughts and Why Your Brain Needs a Filter
Every thought has the potential to lead to an action, which is why it’s important to hold our ideas lightly. Andrew Safer explores the impact of thoughts and how we maintain a distance from them that helps us know how to proceed. Read More
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How to Calm Racing Thoughts at Bedtime
Sometimes counting sheep doesn’t quite cut it. Michelle Maldonado shares a practice to ease into sleep when our thoughts keep us awake. Read More
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Watching Trains: A Calming Breath Practice for Kids
Join author Susan B. Katz in a playful practice that helps children to focus on their breath, while their thoughts zoom on by. Read More
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What Pops Into Your Mind When You’re Meditating?
Like it or not, having thoughts is part of meditating. Mindful readers share what’s top of mind. Read More
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A Meditation for Letting Thoughts Float By Like Bubbles
Meditation teacher Enrique Collazo guides a practice for observing the wandering mind and allowing each thought to pass. Read More
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