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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.

All The basics Hard moments Everyday life Looking after yourself
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.
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