The Best Articles in Mindfulness
The most useful articles and videos in Mindfulness from around the web—beginners to advanced—curated by thought leaders and our community. We focus on timeless pieces and update the list whenever we discover new, must-read articles or videos—make sure to bookmark and revisit this page.
Top 5 Mindfulness Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved in Mindfulness by Refind users in 2023.
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How to Be Miserable and Ruin Your Life
Do you complain constantly? Always feel like you’re under attack? Well, congratulations, these alone tell me that you’re already well on your way to becoming...
Mindfulness isn’t the only powerful mental state
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The #1 way to strengthen your mind is to use your body
Exercise gives your brain a “bubble bath of neurochemicals,” says Wendy Suzuki, a professor of neural science. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► https://ww...
The Story of Marcus Aurelius 📜
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Dan Harris: The benefits of not being a jerk to yourself
After more than two decades as an anchor for ABC News, an on-air panic attack sent Dan Harris's life in a new direction: he became a dedicated meditator and, to some, even a guru. But then an…
What is ...?
New to Mindfulness? These articles make an excellent introduction.
What is Your Ikigai?
Ikigai is really your reason for being, the thing that gives you direction and motivation, and it is at the heart of what we do at Learnlife.
«“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why” - Mark Twain»
What Is Self-Parenting And How It's A Part of Healing
Forget mantras and self-help that do not work. Use these simple self-parenting strategies to make lasting changes in your life.
The Beginner's Guide on How to Improve Your Focus and Concentration.
In today’s digital world filled with non-stop emails, information overload, mobile phone messages and social media notifications, it’s never been harder in human history to stay focused on our goals.…
«Zanshin is a reminder of the biggest irony about focus: it’s at its best when we shift our focus away from the goal, and towards the process.»
How to ...?
How to be kinder to yourself
Self-compassion techniques aren’t self-indulgent – they’ll tame your inner critic while helping you change for the better
«So I dedicated 10 minutes to sit down and reflect on the same questions I ask my clients to help them clarify their values. These were my answers:»
How to Make the Most of Your 24 Hours
By Leo Babauta So many of us feel a scarcity of time: we feel rushed, like there’s not enough time to do everything, always behind, never feeling like we’re doing enough. This problem is called “time…
«reflect with gratitude. At the end of each day, take a few moments to reflect back on your day and think about what you’re grateful for.»
How to Let Go of Obsessive Overthinking
By Leo Babauta Sometimes, our heads won’t stop thinking about something. Our thoughts will spin around and around, not willing to let go, obsessing. It might be about another person, a big event…
«Don’t look at the object of your thoughts or the problem you need to solve … but the fear that’s having you want to obsess and overthink»
How to measure meaning in life
Meaningfulness is associated with greater well-being, and scientists have even devised ways to measure meaning in life.
«However, one of the strongest predictors of how meaningful people perceive their lives to be is… Being reminded of valued sources of meaning.»
How to breathe
Whether your aim is improved health, mental calm or achieving transcendence, breathing techniques can help you get there
«The simplest way of reducing stress is to focus on learning simple rhythmic breathing. When using this technique, you’re activating the rest, digest and repair mode of your nervous system. Rhythmic breathing can help with mood regulation and even depression.»
Trending
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The Longer I Do This, The Less I Care About Results
I used to care a lot about how things did. I think most people are that way. I remember when my first book, Trust Me I’m Lying, came out I was probably 10% proud of what I’d done and 90% eagerly…
«“Ambition is tying your well-being to what other people do and say,” Marcus Aurelius writes in Meditations. “Sanity is tying it to your own actions.”»
Best Yoga Poses for Better Sleep
Having trouble sleeping lately? Try calming your body and mind with gentle yoga stretches. Here are the best yoga stretches for a good night's rest.
What If Stress is Not a Given?
Tactics to Rewrite the Story You Tell Yourself About Stress
«Brené Brown - Get curious about what your stress is trying to tell you. Listen to your stress symptoms for insight rather than fighting them.»
3 Buddhist Strategies for When the News is Overwhelming
A former nun explains how to deal with doom-scrolling, despair, and rage in the face of world events.
Meditation Is Big Business. The Science Isn’t So Clear.
For years, mindfulness has been promoted as a near panacea. But just how much does the brain affect the body?
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles in Mindfulness—all under 10 minutes.
The Intentionality Curve: Living more Intentionally with Habits, Routines, and Rituals
The key is to understand the difference between habits, routines, and rituals, and to design a life where your daily actions allow you to play with the entire spectrum of consciousness.
«most good habits don’t start as habits. They start as routines. The main difference between habits and routines is how aware and intentional you are.»
The psychological immune system: four ways to bolster yours
All of us will experience pain and stress, but the brain has some smart ways to protect us. Here is how to get prepared for periods of adversity
«Taking several long, deep breaths has also been shown to reduce stress and lower the heart rate, allowing us to reach that neutral point of calm»
Five Secrets to a Lifetime of Happiness — Tom Greene
I think we can all agree that the goal during our time on Earth is to thrive, so that at the end of the road, we are full of memories and experiences that leave us satisfied with the journey, right?
«The key ingredient is the vision and creativity to seek out memorable and meaningful experiences, even if they happen in your own backyard.»
100 Simple Pleasures In Life
An exercise in happiness: a list of 100 of my favorite simple pleasures in life.
The Surprising Ways Your Mind Influences Your Health
A new book argues that we can harness the connection between our minds and our physiology for better health.
«What we should be learning from these studies is not that a particular drug is ineffective but rather how effective the placebo may have been»
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles in Mindfulness.
How to start having more fun
Fun isn’t frivolous – it’s vital for your wellbeing. Here’s a step-by-step plan to bring more pleasure into your busy life
«reframe fun as an opportunity for growth, a way to encourage a more positive outlook, and a way to find enjoyment in things you are already engaged in.»
Meditation is more than either stress relief or enlightenment
Exploring the wider range of meditation is no longer reserved for the monasteries. The new science of meditation is just getting started.
«Laukkonen, Sacchet, and their colleagues met someone who claimed they could enter cessation on command and was willing to do so in a lab»
Naked beneath Our Clothes
Nothing is new, shocking, revelatory. All the lumps and bumps, moles and birthmarks, scars and stretch marks are on display, and the need to conceal your own drops away. Nakedness, done right, has no…
«Yves Saint Laurent said, “Nudity is the most beautiful dress a woman can wear.”»
Become a Connoisseur of Time
What we really want is to experience our lives in ever-richer ways. And that means getting off the clock. Here, a master outlines how to do just that.
Persistent Stress: What Every Productive Worker Needs to Know
Most people love a challenge—and the jolt of stress that comes with it. But persistent stress at work? Here's how to eliminate it.
Thought Leaders
We monitor hundreds of thought leaders, influencers, and newsletters in Mindfulness, including:
Joshua Becker
Inspiring people to own less and live more at Becoming Minimalist. Founder of @TheHopeEffect. New book: Things That Matter: http://amzn.to/3CnseuR
Mark Manson
3x #1 NYTimes bestselling author of "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck" and others. Giving life advice that doesn't suck since 2008.
Leo Babauta
Creator of Zen Habits. Training in uncertainty. Zen student, vegan, dad, husband.

Marie Forleo
#1 NY Times Bestselling author of #EverythingisFigureoutable. CEO. Dancer. Host of #MarieTV & #TheMarieForleoPodcast.
Tiny Buddha
simple wisdom for complex lives.
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