The Best Articles in Mindfulness
The most useful articles and videos in Mindfulness from around the web, curated by thought leaders and our community.
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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 2024 so far.
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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...
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...
Is consciousness an illusion? 5 experts explain
“If science aims to describe everything, how can it not describe the simple fact of our existence?” On this episode of Dispatches, Kmele speaks with the scie...
The life changing magic of walking 🚶
📚 This is an extract from my new book Feel-Good Productivity, check it out at www.feelgoodproductivity.com !
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.»
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Honoring Your Word to Yourself
By Leo Babauta There is a power to our word that is very often underdeveloped — words are magic, and can create the world around us. But most of us use this magic as if it weren’t powerful. The first…
«Over time, if you work on developing the power of your word, it will become something you don’t question. And then your word will be like a powerful magic spell you can cast anytime you need to make magic happen.»
Why We Need Purpose
Why do we need purpose? When I read Friedrich Nietzsche's The Gay Science, I discovered found why we need purpose.
Intent versus Impact: A Formula for Better Communication
Learn the difference between intent vs impact and how to foster open and honest conversations. Discover how to see situations from different points of view
Jonathan Haidt: Smartphones Rewired Childhood. Here’s How to Fix It.
Phones have made kids sedentary, solitary, anxious, and depressed. But, says the author and psychologist, we can reverse the damage.
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles in Mindfulness—all under 10 minutes.
7 life ‘shortcuts’ most people rarely consider that actually work
By simply doing the things most people don’t do, you’re taking a shortcut around the experiences suffered by many.
Slow Down to Fall in Love Again
“Smile, breathe and go slowly.” –Thich Nhat Hanh
«if we slow down with our tasks, give them some space and allow ourselves to fully immerse ourselves in each activity … it can transform the experience»
11 Philosophical Razors to Simplify Your Life
A collection of eleven philosophical razors; principles that can simplify your life by getting rid of useless or unlikely explanations.
«Wittgenstein’s Ruler, the idea that judgements made by an unreliable source tell you more about the source than about the claim itself.»
How to find success with the 4 conditions of “intelligent failure”
Intelligent failure occurs in a low-risk environment and leads to growth or new knowledge. To fail intelligently, follow five strategies.
Are you catastrophizing? Here’s how to stop assuming the worst.
Nine experts weigh in on curbing and diffusing your overly negative thoughts.
«Keeping a daily list can be a reminder of the real rates of good versus upsetting events.»
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles in Mindfulness.
100 tiny changes to transform your life: from the one-minute rule to pyjama yoga
Want more health and happiness in the year ahead – without having to work too hard? Here are tried and tested tweaks that can lead to big improvements
«Walking outdoors every day. I find it hugely beneficial for my mental and physical health, which has had a domino effect on my whole life.»
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.”»
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»
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.
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