The City Beat is a free Monday newsletter bringing Concord’s biggest local stories and city updates straight to your inbox. Sign up Matthew Harkins is a mindfulness instructor who wants to help people ...

Have you ever been told to “cherish each moment” or “find joy in the present”? Usually I’ll make a mental note to start writing down three things I’m grateful for each day or do some meditation.

We live in a fast-paced world, which can make life hectic and overwhelming. It’s important to find moments when you can re-center yourself. You can do that by using mindfulness, an informal practice ...

When teaching mindfulness to your children (or classroom) it’s important to go slowly and take one step at a time. This doesn’t need to be a New Year’s resolution that you’ll throw out by February but ...

Practical steps to spot stress early and reduce daily strain through breathing, routines, time planning, sleep, and mindful habits.

Lets be honest here, being an adult comes with it fair share of challenges. You might be juggling a family, stressful work environments, or all and everything in between. Amidst the chaos, taking time ...

Many of you are all too familiar with this routine: You get home late from work hungry and tired, and you whip up a quick ...

If you’re looking for a simple way to reduce stress and find calm, mindful gardening offers a natural path to relaxation. By focusing your attention on the sights, sounds, and smells around you as you ...

These are the thoughts and beliefs that stand between you and a mindfulness routine that can change your life. These are the most common obstacles that people report in mindfulness programs. They are ...

Research involving more than 1,200 adults found that a daily 10-minute mindfulness practice can improve workout motivation. Regularly practicing mindfulness also lead to other healthy habits, like ...