The art of mindfulness: 5 simple habits to reclaim joy in the present
Between the constant ping of phone notifications, juggling work deadlines, and trying to maintain a semblance of social life, we rarely get a moment to just…be.
This is exactly why mindfulness isn’t some “nice-to-have” concept anymore—it’s become a survival skill. It’s the simple but powerful practice of truly immersing yourself in the present moment, rather than letting the mind dart between regrets of the past and fears of the future
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‘I call it the lost art’: Stratford mom teaching children mindfulness at March break day camp
Olivia Empson is only 9 years old but she’s already kind of an expert on mindfulness. “Mindfulness is really just a big fancy word for paying attention,” she said.
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The Art of Doing Nothing: How to Create Your Own Personal Retreat Day
Like many millennial women, I first became hooked on the idea of a personal retreat after watching Eat, Pray, Love. There was something about Elizabeth Gilbert’s—and yes, OK, Julia Roberts’—unapologetic search for meaning that captivated me. It was a journey of self-discovery, with copious amounts of pasta, a visit to an ashram, and a romance with a handsome Javier Bardem.
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