Compassion
3 Ways to Bring Vitality and Purpose to Your Life
In order to succeed in life we have to show up, says Elaine Smookler. With mindfulness, we dare to be fully present for all the ups and downs.
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Compassion
The Wisdom of Loving Your Enemy
We tend to hold on to beliefs, stories, and biases against others that end up hurting us, too. Here’s how we can loosen our grip.
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Calm
A Simple Practice to Calm Agitation
This four-step practice helps us put space between ourselves and what, or who, is bothering us.
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Calm
What Clowns Can Teach Us About Building Resilience
When things are at their worst, mindfulness teacher Elaine Smookler suggests turning to the rules of clowning to face difficult emotions.
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Calm
How to Get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable
Thinking we need to be perfect before we act is a trap—but it’s one we can free ourselves from.
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Calm
How to Mend a Broken Heart
When love falls apart, embracing your life as it is—agony, misfortune, and all—can help you heal. Try this three-step mindfulness practice to help you find stability and a little bit of ease.
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Anxiety
Being Gentle with Your Feelings In Lockdown
When the enforced togetherness of quarantine starts to feel a little too close for comfort, reach for this five-step practice to find your grace under pressure.
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Anxiety
How To Make Friends With What You’re Feeling
Mindfulness doesn’t protect us from feeling fear, anxiety, and grief, but it can offer tools to navigate those complicated emotions.
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Anxiety
What I Learned About Myself at the Grocery Store: Mindfulness Lessons from COVID-19
Elaine Smookler didn't expect to find herself fighting the urge to panic-buy while shopping this week. Here's how mindfulness helped her to slow down and remember kindness.
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Anxiety
How to Let Go of Your Inner Control Freak
When you relinquish control over how people and things ought to be, you can improve your relationships and decrease your stress.
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