Mindful Leader

Have you ever considered that being kind is a privilege? An Uber driver had to record himself on his phone to help a passenger into her house without risking arrest. The deeper story behind why safety is a hidden tax on kindness: buff.ly/3iHWvVF #mindfulleader

Stress is becoming America's "new normal." That's the alarming part. 72% of U.S. adults say stress is "just something I have to live with," according to APA. When does coping become resignation? buff.ly/k5UA2jW

The mindfulness industry built expensive apps and celebrity gurus. Gen Z is opting for "intentional boredom"—sitting with a blank wall and zero tech. Why simple silence is winning: buff.ly/HH8iT1Q #mindfulleader #mindfulness #wackfulness

Social media algorithms scaled outrage through emotional contagion. Now researchers ask: Can generative AI do the opposite and trigger a mass "mindfulness contagion"? Read the full piece on Forbes: buff.ly/7p6egAH #mindfulleader #mindfullness

Why struggle with a problem for 20 minutes when ChatGPT gives a "good enough" answer in 20 seconds? We were watching for AI gurus and lost jobs. Instead, we quietly outsourced our ability to think. Here's why this matters: buff.ly/arZv2oI #mindfulleader #wackfulness

Gen Z is choosing raw silence over conventional wellness apps. We've been discussing how the mindfulness field should adapt. What if the best way to teach meditation is to stop overcomplicating it? Cast your vote: buff.ly/HH8iT1Q #mindfulleader #wackfulness

Your ergonomic chair isn’t saving your spine. Sitting for eight hours straight is still wreaking havoc on your body and focus. The real fix isn't a $1,000 desk upgrade—it’s micro-movements: buff.ly/O0KOMBI #mindfulleader #workplacewellness #futureofwork

A YouTuber spent 5 days staring at a blank wall to cure his digital burnout. He didn't use a meditation app, hire a coach, or adopt a spiritual practice. Millions watched him do it. There's more to this story than it seems: buff.ly/HH8iT1Q #mindfulleader #wackfulness

What happens when we outsource our thinking to AI? Read our 6 key takeaways on relationship dynamics with AI, cognitive debt, and keeping our humanity intact. buff.ly/arZv2oI #mindfulleader #wackfulness

Bhutan’s proposed Mindfulness City promises growth and innovation, but exiled communities and analysts warn investors of the unresolved land rights that lie beneath the surface. Read the full piece on The Diplomat: buff.ly/ZVXY271 #mindfulleader #mindfulness

Most of us take for granted that helping a stranger comes without risk. Read: The Privilege of Being Kind buff.ly/G1YZepA #mindfulleader

Meditation isn't one-size-fits-all. People approach the practice through 3 distinct lenses. Which one resonates most with you? Take our poll and read: Why Do We Meditate? 3 Very Different Answers buff.ly/n8qo9Qu #mindfulleader #wackfulness #mindfulness

Does having pre-existing anxiety make intensive meditation retreats risky? New research challenges common assumptions about mental health and meditation. Read the full study: buff.ly/aMLP0Ha #mindfulleader #mentalhealth #research

As AI speeds everything up, mindfulness isn't an option—it's essential. Read: 6 Takeaways From 3+ Years of Writing About AI buff.ly/7PMY8wP #mindfulleader #wackfulness

In our modern, interconnected world, how we relate to others matters more than ever. But how do we actively cultivate compassion? Read: The Expansive Well-Wishing Practice buff.ly/O9XnyIz #mindfulleader #mindfulness

Weekend plans making you feel anxious? Before stepping into a room this weekend, try these 5 quick practices to ground yourself: buff.ly/F1IFczN #mindfulleader #mindfulness

Has AI changed how you think, lead, or interact with technology? The biggest shifts haven't been spectacular. They've been quietly ordinary. Read: 6 Takeaways From 3+ Years of Writing About AI buff.ly/7PMY8wP #mindfulleader #wackfulness

Feeling overstimulated? Experts say you don’t need a reset; you just need flexibility. Simple habits like slow breathing, quick walks, and tech-free breaks beat viral wellness trends for workplace stress. #mindfulleader #futureofwork buff.ly/DhLS5MY

In 2023, we started exploring the impact of AI. Three years later, we look back at what held up, what didn't, and what we've learned along the way. Read: 6 Takeaways From 3+ Years of Writing About AI buff.ly/7PMY8wP #mindfulleader #wackfulness

What happens when "being apolitical" becomes a respectable place to hide? Read: Gaza on My Mind: Why Mental Health Needs Moral Health buff.ly/asphage #mindfulleader #wackfulness