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Mindfulness, in plain English
Short reads on what mindfulness is, how it helps in hard moments and everyday life, and how to practise it safely. Each one ends with a practice you can try straight away, no account needed.
The basics · 4 min readWhat is mindfulness, really?Not emptying your mind or feeling calm on demand. A plain-English guide to what mindfulness is, and what it isn't.The basics · 5 min readMindfulness and CBT: how they work togetherCBT helps you question unhelpful thoughts. Mindfulness helps you notice them without being swept away. Here's how to use both.Hard moments · 3 min readA one-minute breathing practice for stressful momentsThe simplest thing you can do when stress spikes: breathe out a little longer than you breathe in. Here's how.Hard moments · 3 min read5-4-3-2-1: grounding yourself when anxiety spikesWhen panic or worry takes over, using your senses can bring you back to the here and now. A step-by-step guide.The basics · 3 min readWhy your mind wanders (and why that's OK)The most common worry about mindfulness is "I can't do it, my mind won't stay still". Good news: that's the practice.Everyday life · 4 min readWinding down: mindfulness for better nightsRacing thoughts at bedtime? A gentle routine: park your worries, notice something good, and let your body settle.Looking after yourself · 4 min readSelf-compassion: being on your own sideMost of us are far harder on ourselves than we'd ever be on a friend. Here's how to practise a kinder inner voice, without letting yourself off the hook.Looking after yourself · 3 min readIs mindfulness right for everyone?Mindfulness helps many people, but turning attention inwards isn't always the right thing. How to practise safely.Everyday life · 3 min readMindful walking: when sitting still is too muchYou don't have to sit cross-legged to be mindful. A short walk with your full attention can steady you just as well.Everyday life · 4 min readMindfulness at work: small pauses in a busy dayYou don't need a quiet room or half an hour. Three-minute pauses that fit between meetings, emails and deadlines.Everyday life · 4 min readMoving for your moodYou don't need a gym or a fitness goal. Small amounts of movement can lift your mood, ease stress and help you sleep. Here's how to start.Everyday life · 4 min readFood, drink and your moodNot a diet. How regular meals, caffeine and alcohol can affect your mood, energy and sleep, and small changes worth trying.Everyday life · 5 min readHabits: starting good ones and stopping the restWillpower runs out. What works better is making new habits tiny and easy, and old ones a little harder. A practical guide, with no streaks to break.