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Jul 2024
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3259: 4 Ways to Be Mindful by Shirley of...

Justin Malik
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Episode 3259:

Shirley from DaringLiving.com offers practical advice on staying present and managing emotions through mindfulness. Discover four simple techniques - journaling, meditation, creating personal time, and self-reflection that can help you cultivate awareness and enrich your daily life.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://daringliving.com/be-mindful/

Quotes to ponder:

"Wouldn’t you feel so much better to be in control of your own thoughts and emotions, and understand why you are feeling and behaving the way you do?"

"To be 'mindful' means to be conscious and aware of the content in one’s mind."

"I believe that being mindful is the first step to making any change you want to create in your life."

Episode references:

Headspace: https://www.headspace.com

Calm: https://www.calm.com

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