Stephany Tlalka

Author / Teacher

Stephany Tlalka

Stephany Tlalka is a journalist and editor based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She is an avid camper and spends weekends collecting gems and minerals from local beaches.

Articles by Stephany Tlalka

Mindfulness Wants You to Get Real With Yourself
Magazine

Mindfulness Wants You to Get Real With Yourself

Mindfulness is not about accessing bliss—it’s about tamping down on the temptation to opt out of the unpleasant and only seek the pleasant. The result? A healthier relationship with your thoughts and your emotions, no matter what comes your way. Read More

Meditation is the Fastest Growing Health Trend in America
Focus & Attention

Meditation is the Fastest Growing Health Trend in America

Meditation’s popularity increased “more than threefold” in the US over the past five years, according to a new report from the CDC. Read More

No Roof, No Power, No Problem
Magazine

No Roof, No Power, No Problem

Going camping’s about more than braving (or savoring) the elements. By leaving our comfort zone at home, we can forge a new and wilder version of well-being. Read More

The Key Ingredient That Might Be Missing from Your Well-Being
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The Key Ingredient That Might Be Missing from Your Well-Being

Here's how loneliness impacts body and mind—plus, three mindful ways to connect with those around you. Read More

Embrace the Cringe of an Awkward Situation
Magazine

Embrace the Cringe of an Awkward Situation

Why awkward moments make us grind our teeth in despair and how we can train ourselves to embrace the cringe. Read More

The Hidden Cost of Phone Addiction
Focus & Attention

The Hidden Cost of Phone Addiction

The dark side of phone addiction: they're a tool for self-avoidance. Read More

Aimless Walking: An Allowing Practice for Your Wandering Mind
Focus & Attention

Aimless Walking: An Allowing Practice for Your Wandering Mind

A mindfulness practice for mind-wanderers that emphasizes wandering and spaciousness over concentration and focus. Read More

Why It’s Hard to Live in the Present Moment
Focus & Attention

Why It’s Hard to Live in the Present Moment

Our brains are pleasure-seeking editors. Read More

5 Ways to Organize Your Phone to Unhijack Your Mind
Focus & Attention

5 Ways to Organize Your Phone to Unhijack Your Mind

Your phone was built to distract you. Here are a few simple things you can do from your home screen to create a more mindful experience. Read More

The Mind Isn’t an Object, It’s a Process
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The Mind Isn’t an Object, It’s a Process

What if your mind was actually much more than the fleshy pink matter resting inside your skull? Read More

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