A Practice for Turning Toward Difficulty

You might not think of mindfulness as being a resource to help with decision-making, but moments of intentional silence can sharpen our mental clarity and help us discern which choices feel most aligned. In this guided practice, meditation teacher Toby Sola offers a simple techni ...  Show more

If you’ve ever been awake at three a.m., tossing and turning and wishing you could snap your fingers and get back to sleep, then you know: the more you try to fall asleep, the less likely you are to drift off. In this week’s guided practice, we’re revisiting a meditation with Mar ...  Show more

Life's hardships are unavoidable, but mindfulness offers a steady anchor. This episode discusses how meditation and intention-setting can guide us toward calm, present-minded solutions in tough moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

Becoming carried away with our thoughts can pose a challenge to the practice of meditation. It’s important to remember that finding balance in our everyday occurrences is the key to maintaining the practicality of mindfulness. Want more Eve? Try Headspace today. Learn more about ...  Show more

Develop resilience and self-compassion as you practice observing discomfort. Explore mindfulness techniques to acknowledge, accept, and navigate uncomfortable emotions or physical sensations, embracing discomfort as an opportunity for growth and inner strength. Remember to rate, ...  Show more

We could all use a little mindfulness right now. But during a crisis,“being in the present moment” means facing difficult circumstances and negative thoughts—and that can be intimidating. In this episode, Headspace co-founder and meditation expert Andy Puddicombe dials in with pr ...  Show more