If you’re looking for tips on how to start a meditation practice or meditations to spice up your practice, look no further. This guide to has it all.
From seasonally-themed meditations to practical advice for the beginning meditator, keep this guide on-hand for reference.
Searching for mini meditations or bite-sized meditations for when you’re too busy? Want to learn more about loving-kindness meditations? Need ideas to help calm your mind when you’re flying? How about a post-work meditation, a practice to calm your racing mind or an exercise for when you’re over-the-top stressed?
On the practical side, you can learn how to build a consistent practice, how to find time to meditate, and start with the 10 rules for new meditators.
We also feature a comprehensive overview of 11 meditation styles and techniques explained and mythbusters to clear up the misunderstandings that often confuse beginners.
Bottom line, Mindful Minutes is all about mindfulness and meditation, and how to make it work for you and your life. Dive in and explore.
The routine for finding focus looks different for everyone; it’s important to know what works for you to find that state of centered attention. Make sure to cover these main points the next time you need to concentrate.
What happens if you set resolutions and goals when your mind isn’t settled? Follow these steps to find focus and make sure your New Year’s goals lead to a productive and happy New Year.
Need to unwind? Try Yoga Nidra—a meditation and conscious relaxation practice that is intended to induce total physical, mental, and emotional relaxation.
Starting a meditation practice was one of the hardest things I’ve done. But it’s also been one of the most valuable. Let’s take a stroll down memory lane with me as I discuss my early days with meditation.
Take the edge off of everyday stress and build focus with mini meditations. These short bursts of mindfulness can have a profound impact on your life.
Find out how mindfulness and compassion go hand-in-hand, and get a simple compassion meditation you can try on your own.
It takes less than 5 minutes to get stressed—so we should know how to de-stress in a flash, too. Here are 11 ways to de-stress in 5 minutes or less.
All of the thousands of techniques used in meditation can be grouped into four categories, or meditative states. Find out what they are.
This short meditation and journaling exercise will help you connect with the passionate and precious moments of your year. Take five to reflect.
You don’t have to sit in full lotus or look like a human pretzel to meditate. Try one of these 8 ways to sit for meditation to see which works best for you.
Find out, in a fun and visual way, just how much a few minutes of daily meditation can do for your health.
Meditation is helpful during times of stress, but tough times are the most difficult to meditate. Try this exercise to alleviate tension when worry takes over.
There are many different seated meditation styles, from mantra to mindfulness … and the list goes on. What’s the difference? And which one’s best?
De-stress, let go of your busy day, and ease into the evening with this simple post-work meditation.
Meditation can seem intimidating. Will it take up all your time? Drive you into a cult? Here’s what’s true and what’s false when it comes to the myths about meditation.
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Hi! I’m Melissa, founder of Mindful Minutes, master certified executive coach (MCC), and mindful leadership educator. I built this site to encourage high achievers to manage their stress and find more balance in their work and life.
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