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Stuck on Autopilot? Come Back to Your Body

11 ways to snap out of autopilot and get back in touch with your body.

Illustration by Colleen MacIsaac

Often we get so caught up in planning and daydreaming and constructing stories that we forget we even have a body. In other words, we’re stuck in autopilot, and the answer isn’t always in the mind—because after all, what’s happening in our bodies is as here-and-now as it gets.

Take some time to check in and notice your body with any of these 11 tips. They’ll help you pop out of autopilot and strengthen your mindful awareness. Over time, you may notice yourself feeling more buoyant and making choices that are kinder to your whole self.

11 Ways Your Body Helps You Stop Feeling Stuck on Autopilot

1. Know your body

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