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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.

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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.
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.
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