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How to De-stress in 5 Minutes or Less

By Melissa Eisler

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.

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The 4 Fundamental Meditative States

By Melissa Eisler

All of the thousands of techniques used in meditation can be grouped into four categories, or meditative states. Find out what they are.

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Mindful Driving: Tune in Behind the Wheel

By Melissa Eisler

How many times have you arrived at a destination, but didn’t remember the drive there? Here’s how to practice mindful driving.

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Mid-Year Musings

By Melissa Eisler

This short meditation and journaling exercise will help you connect with the passionate and precious moments of your year. Take five to reflect.

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Post-Work Meditation to De-stress and Let Go of the Busy Day

By Melissa Eisler

De-stress, let go of your busy day, and ease into the evening with this simple post-work meditation.

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Walking Meditation: One Step at a Time

By Melissa Eisler

We spend too much time rushing from point A to B. Walking meditation is a chance to do the opposite—strolling without any other purpose except to stroll.

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10 Rules for New Meditators

By Melissa Eisler

When you first decide to explore meditation, the practice can seem overwhelming. New meditators, embrace these 10 rules to answer the most common questions.

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9 Reasons to Hit "Pause"

By Melissa Eisler

If long to-do lists, swirling thoughts, and everyday chaos is your norm, you may need to grasp the simplicity of slowing down and pausing between moments.

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Morning Routines: Why and How to Start

By Melissa Eisler

The first thing you do when you wake up will set the tone for your entire day. Follow this guide to design a morning routine that’ll set you up for success.

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The Heart-Mind: Aligning Heart and Mind for Meditation

By Melissa Eisler

Try this meditation to bring your mind and heart into alignment—so your goals, intentions and resolutions will be charged with purpose and power.

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20 Quotes to Inspire a Mindful Mindset

By Melissa Eisler

Need a reminder to remain calm and collected? Here are 20 of my favorite quotes about mindfulness you can use to help you stay in the present moment.

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3-Minute Practice to Reverse Stress

By Melissa Eisler

Stressed out? In search of your center? Try this breathing practice for a quick and calm way to settle your mind and bring you back to your center.

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Intention Setting 101

By Melissa Eisler

An intention is a guiding principle for how you want to show up in the world, and a way to bring heart and mind into alignment.

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10 Strange Things You Can Do to Practice Mindfulness

By Melissa Eisler

While some of these activities aren’t that strange normally, you wouldn’t associate them with mindfulness. Here’s how to bring a mindful watch to everything you do.

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Help! I Can't Meditate!

By Melissa Eisler

A friend of mine came to me frustrated and ashamed that he couldn’t meditate for longer than one minute. We decided to do an experiment, find out what we learned…

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