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‘There is enough on my plate already. Why would I add mindfulness meditation or training? I am doing fine without it.’ Are you really ‘fine’? And is just ‘fine’ enough or do you feel as if something ...

I absolutely, totally and completely loathe meditation. But because nearly everything else about me points to a person who loves to meditate -- I exercise regularly, eat tons of kale, enjoy long hikes ...

The mindfulness style of meditation relaxes attention, leading to a more open, spacious sort of awareness. While many programs and authors are currently using the term mindfulness as an umbrella to ...

I regularly tend to parts of myself which need attention: I lotion my hands, brush my teeth, feed my belly. On occasion, I paint my toenails. Yet somehow, for a lifetime, I have neglected to tend to ...

Mindfulness and self-compassion are now buzzwords for self-improvement. But in fact, a growing body of research shows these practices can lead to real mental health benefits. This research – ongoing, ...

In meditation circles you'll often hear the term "monkey mind." The "monkey" refers to how our primate relatives are able to swing from one branch to another with awe-inspiring skill. Similarly, our ...

The first time I ever went on a silent meditation retreat, 11 years ago, I thought I had entered the zombie apocalypse. After arriving and having dinner with my fellow retreatants, we went into ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. For many people, meditation has a negative connotation. To be honest, there was a time when I would’ve seen meditation in that light. But ...