Mindfulness is everywhere. From the halls of academia to the cover of Time magazine to the self-help section at Barnes and Noble. Earlier this month, professor of English and writer James M. Lang ...

Students often doodle—sometimes to fidget, to focus, or just to stay awake in class. The habit can frustrate teachers. But doodling can also promote mindfulness, said Tim Needles, an art and emerging ...

In a rapidly changing world filled with technological advances, climate crises, and social upheaval, the need for emotional resilience, empathy, and collaboration is more pressing than ever.

The digital world is noisy. Notifications, emails, endless streams of social media—sometimes it feels impossible to pause.

When you think of mindfulness, what comes to mind? Perhaps a quiet meditation session, several deep breaths, and a moment of calm amid the hustle and bustle of daily life. Much of what we recognize as ...

In 1979, a report from the Surgeon General inspired Jon Kabat-Zinn to action. The U.S. "Healthy People" report chronicled Americans' struggles with chronic diseases, connecting poor health with ...

Have you ever stopped to think about the thought, attention and effort teachers provide to get their room and themselves ready for the new school year? Many people think teachers have a solid three ...

I tend to fall on the tech-weary side of the digital divide. So I wasn’t particularly pleased one recent day when I found myself with time to kill and no other diversion but my smartphone. I had ...