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Nov 2020
7m 40s

Tap Into Your Present Self

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About this episode

It's human to feel worried about the future, or negative about the past. But tapping into the present and choosing to notice the ways in which you're okay in this moment can help you live with less stress and more perspective. Today's meditation helps you practice.

Takeaways:
1- Our brains are designed to keep an eye out for potential threats.
2- Notice how you're feeling, and remember to keep it in the present.
3- Add the words "okay" to however your feeling, and accept that it will pass.
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Mantra: It's okay to feel how I feel right now.
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