If you’ve browsed the advice on mindfulness lately, it might feel like everyone is telling you to just close your eyes, take a deep breath, and banish all thoughts. You try it for a few days. Maybe you even spring for a guided meditation app. A week in, you’re distracted, frustrated, and somehow more annoyed […]
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How To Stay Present Around Difficult People: 7 Mindfulness Techniques That Actually Work
We’ve all been there—trapped in a conversation with someone who seems determined to push every single button we have. Maybe it’s that coworker who turns every meeting into a battlefield, the family member who knows exactly which topics will set us off, or even a stranger whose energy feels like sandpaper against our nervous system. […]
How To Practice Mindfulness Without Meditation: 5 Simple Daily Methods
Okay, real talk – when I first heard about mindfulness, I pictured some guru sitting cross-legged on a mountaintop, completely still for hours. Maybe you’re thinking the same thing right now. And honestly? That image kept me from even trying for years. But here’s what I discovered: you can get all the benefits of mindfulness […]
Meditations For Being Present: Inspired By “The Power Of Now”
I’ve always been fascinated by the ideas presented in Eckhart Tolle’s book, “The Power of Now.” The central theme of the book is to be fully present, to live in the moment, and to embrace life without being burdened by past regrets or future worries. Throughout my journey, I’ve found that practicing presence helps me […]