Daily Practices

Mindful.org's Daily Practices category is a dedicated space for those looking to make mindfulness a regular part of their routine. Discover a variety of daily meditation practices that fit seamlessly into your life, helping you to cultivate presence, awareness, and tranquility each day. Whether you have five minutes in the morning or a few moments before bed, our practical tips and guided meditations are here to support your journey to consistent mindfulness.

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Calm
8 Breaths to Joy: A Guided Practice 

Using the breath, this practice encourages compassion and can help focus your attention to better work with roadblocks and difficult moments throughout the day. Read More 

  • Tim Desmond
  • March 15, 2016
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Anxiety
Lean into Your Fears Using Mindfulness 

It’s hard to imagine life without fear. Its raw power can save lives. It can also paralyze us and invade every part of our life. Taming it and directing is one of life’s greatest challenges. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • March 3, 2016
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Anxiety
How to Navigate Sadness Mindfully 

When we’re separated from or lose someone we love, when things don’t go our way, sadness naturally occurs. It’s the sign of a tender heart. Unchecked, it can be deeply unhealthy. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • March 1, 2016
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Daily Practices
Start with a Purpose 

Your day-to-day activities offer ample opportunities to call up mindfulness in any moment. Breathe space into your morning routine with this simple wake-up practice. Read More 

  • Parneet Pal
  • March 1, 2016
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Anxiety
How Meditating Helps You with Difficult Emotions 

Meditation is not all calm and peace. It opens up a space for you to see what’s going on in your mind, including the vivid and powerful movement of your emotions—up, down, and sideways. You can learn to fight with them less, and make friends with them more. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • February 29, 2016
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