Mounting scientific evidence from hundreds of universities—including dedicated centers at the University of Massachusetts Medical School in the United States and the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom—strongly suggests that mindfulness gently builds an inner strength, so that future stressors have less impact on our happiness and physical well-being. Here are all the ways mindfulness can help you manage stress:

Nine Ways Mindfulness Helps with Stress

Try It Yourself: A Meditation for Navigating Stress