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So many times we are not being present. Our thoughts dwell on the past or worry about the future. When we can be in the present, we are more focused, calm, and curious.

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Lessons on the Power of Routine: 5 Benefits

By Bert Brown

The major causes of life stresses are changes – divorces, deaths, major illnesses, marriage, births. The major causes of work stresses are often out of your control.

The power of routine is that it minimizes changes and you can control it. So, it makes sense that a huge way to reduce and minimize stress is to have a routine.

Routines are more than just what you do in the morning – though a great morning routine really sets up your day to be productive. Routines can be how your family spends the weekend, what you do for your work or the steps you take to get ready to sleep in the evening.… Continue reading . . .

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The #1 Killer of Mindfulness

By Bert Brown

Mindfulness is all about being in the moment. Paying attention to what is going on around you. Using your senses to feel the experience happening right then. What I often notice when I am out and about, however, is the silent killer of mindfulness.

I see this killer practically everywhere: on the streets, on public transportation, waiting in lines, at restaurants, during meetings, at school concerts/plays, during dates, in public bathrooms, and in front of the TV.

In Starbucks and other coffee shops there will be 4 or 5 of kids sitting around in a group, silent – all with their heads down ignoring each other because the killer is there with them.… Continue reading . . .

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