A Tiny Buddha personal essay describes how years of mindfulness did not automatically undo a belief that the author had to handle everything alone.
Why Knowing Better Doesn’t Always Help You Change
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The Magic In Me: How I Stopped Waiting To Be Saved
A Tiny Buddha personal essay traces how childhood imagination offered hope, then explores self-trust, boundaries and asking for help.
“I Want To Be Like That When I’m older”—Les Mills Presenter Summer Bradley On Being Inspired To Train For The Long Term
Les Mills Pilates creative lead Summer Bradley describes her weekly training, new approach to running and advice for people starting fitness.
A Pediatrician, A Pastor, And A Paralympian Just Did Wonders For Kids’ Mental Health
A child psychiatrist argues that diverse midterm election winners can give young people role models and lessons in civic connection.
Use This Two-minute Movement Reset To Manage Everyday Stress
A fitness expert recommends four gentle 30-second movements to break up sitting and pause during a busy day, while cautioning they do not cure stress.
The Generational Cycle I’m Breaking Without Losing My Fire
A Tiny Buddha contributor describes learning to manage anger, set boundaries and parent differently without suppressing her assertiveness.
The Excuses We Make To Avoid Being Vulnerable
A Tiny Buddha essay reflects on disclosure, privacy and how everyday reasons can mask avoidance when deciding whether to share a health issue.
Meet The 82-Year-old Record-breaking Runner Proving That Getting Older Can’t Stop You Getting Fitter
Peter Giles ran 22:28 in Battersea Park in December 2025, setting a British 5km road record for runners aged 80 and over.
When You Think You Know Yourself, But You’re Wrong
A Tiny Buddha essay by a 70-year-old executive coach examines how self-descriptions can become outdated rules that limit what people try.
A Trainer Swears By This Five-minute Mindfulness Practice To Manage Symptoms Of ADHD And Find Calm Amid A Busy Work-life Schedule
Fitness presenter Bronté Terrell describes glimmer hunting, a five-minute practice she says helps anchor her mind and find calm.
