Mindful Living Skills

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Anxiety
The Gift of Giving 

Give yourself the gift of rethinking gift giving, writes Sara Kate Gillingham. Reconnect with love and generosity and the rest will fall into place. Read More 

  • Sara Kate Gillingham
  • December 16, 2022
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12 Minute Meditation
Try the HALT Practice to Tune In to What Your Body Needs 

Sometimes we need to drop into our body to discern what we need in this moment. The four questions in this practice allow us to self-regulate by attending to what our difficult emotions or physical sensations may be telling us. Read More 

  • Christopher Willard
  • December 15, 2022
How to Hold Boundaries with Skill and Care - Image of two pairs of people's shoes separated by a yellow road line
Compassion
How to Hold Boundaries with Skill and Care 

Setting and holding boundaries can be challenging, even if you’re not a people-pleaser. The key is communicating clearly to cut down on conflict and increase freedom—for those on both sides of the line. Read More 

  • Melissa Urban
  • December 14, 2022
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Focus
6 Mindfulness Books to Read on Cozy Winter Days 

From the science of awe to navigating grief and loss, here are six mindful books and three podcasts to inspire your practice this winter. Read More 

  • Amber Tucker, Ava Whitney-Coulter, Barry Boyce, Kylee Ross, and Stephanie Domet
  • December 13, 2022
No One is Immune From Burnout at Work
Compassion
No One is Immune From Burnout at Work 

Even at Mindful magazine, we have to pay attention to burnout at work. Former editor-in-chief Heather Hurlock shares how she and her staff hold kind space for each other, while holding each other accountable. Read More 

  • Heather Hurlock
  • December 13, 2022
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