Anxiety Help Through Meditation: How the ‘Here and Now’ Enhances Your Life

Is there a “magic pill” that could solve all your stress and anxiety? Unfortunately, the answer is no. In a world that’s becoming increasingly more stressful, people are now experiencing the symptoms of stress and anxiety more than ever before. Many of the solutions you’ll find on a typical Google search will tell you to […]

Meditation Can Change Your Life: The Power of Mindfulness

Many of us know that meditation can be beneficial, but did you know that it is actually one of the most convenient ways to make a drastic improvement to your mental health and physical wellness? Practicing mindful meditation is good for more than just peace of mind. It can actually change your life. Mindful meditation […]

A day in the life of Birchbox CEO Katia Beauchamp, who swaps coffee for meditation and refuses to let her inbox ‘be the boss’

Ben Rose / Stringer / Getty Images • Katia Beauchamp is CEO of Birchbox, the beauty subscription service she co-founded in 2010. • She is also a mother of three. • She shared some insights on staying productive at work and finding balance in life with Business Insider. Birchbox CEO Katia Beauchamp’s schedule is pretty […]

This free 5-minute meditation app was made for people with busy lives

The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. Simple Habit Many stressed-out people don’t feel like they can take the time out of their busy schedules to step back, relax, and appreciate the current moment.  The […]

Mobile mindfulness: An unscientific review of the Headspace meditation app

Enlarge (credit: Headspace) It’s hard to anticipate stressful times in life before they happen. Sometimes you have an inkling before the storm hits; other times, the storm beats against your door before you have any chance to react. The latter happened to me a few months ago, with personal and professional situations looming over me […]