Calm
When the Ego Hijacks Mindfulness
It’s easy to find yourself thinking about being mindful rather than being mindful. Simply refocus, return to the present, and smile.
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Calm
Discover tranquility with Mindful.org's calm category, your sanctuary for peace and serenity. Our resources are meticulously crafted to guide you into a state of deep relaxation and calmness. From soothing articles to calming practices and stress-reduction techniques, we provide a variety of content to help you reduce anxiety, quiet your mind, and embrace a more peaceful life. Whether you need a moment of respite in a busy day or strategies for long-term stress management, our calm category is here to support your journey towards lasting serenity.
Category: Calm
Anxiety
What Happened When I Leaned In to My Fear of Not Achieving
Ryan Vaughn explores how confronting the feeling of not being good enough allowed him to slow down and recognize fear-based reactions for what they were—a series of bodily sensations, combined with a reflexive urge to achieve.
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Audio
A 10-Minute Gratitude Practice to Notice, Shift, and Rewire Your Brain
When things don’t go according to plan, it’s easy to spot all the ways things have gone wrong. This gratitude practice is designed to change that.
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Calm
What Does Happiness Mean to You?
Ahead of the International Day of Happiness, we asked 12 mindfulness teachers about the deeper meaning of happiness. Here are some of their answers.
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Audio
A 20-Minute Meditation for Easing Into Sleep
The more you try to force sleep, the less likely you are to achieve it. Explore this guided meditation to let go of stubborn thoughts and get a full night's rest.
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Anxiety
How I Stopped Terrorizing Myself
Mindful’s managing editor Stephanie Domet explores how choosing self-compassion in the face of things that go bump in the night, made for kinder days and easier nights.
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Calm
Turning Grief into Random Acts of Kindness
After the loss of their son Thomas, Kristin Fitzgerald-Zita and her partner asked friends and family to do something kind in his honor. Today, this call for kindness has spread all over the world and continues to write Thomas’ story.
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Calm
How I Unplug From Social Media in One Second
Mindful’s managing editor Stephanie Domet explains how she reclaimed ninety minutes a week from mindlessly scrolling through social media. Her secret: being reminded to take a deep breath.
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Audio
A 10-Minute Practice for Engaging Money Issues
Money can be a big source of stress, but it can also be a tool for deepening self-awareness. Spencer Sherman explains how the money triggers or stressors in our lives can lead to greater freedom and less reactivity.
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Calm
What Is Possible When We Allow Ourselves to Feel Discouraged?
As much as we try to maintain a sense of positivity, we might find ourselves feeling defeated by the headlines in the news. Clinical psychologist Steve Hickman outlines three steps to turn that defeat into a driving force for action.
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