Calm
A Simple Practice to Calm Agitation
This four-step practice helps us put space between ourselves and what, or who, is bothering us. Read More 
Elaine Smookler has been a mindful practitioner for over 20 years and is on the faculty at The Centre for Mindfulness Studies in Toronto. She is a Registered Psychotherapist and teaches mindfulness to corporate clients through eMindful. She's also a comedic writer and performer and is the singing host of Mindful Martinis, a cabaret/mindfulness class mash up.
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. Read More
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. Read More
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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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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What to Do About Your Mean Streak
Checking in with your intentions when you feel tempted to be unkind can help you rethink your reactions. Read More
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Nourish Yourself By Honoring What’s Present For You Now
Every day, life presents us with a set of ingredients to work with. It’s up to us to turn them into something delicious. Read More
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