The Happier Life Project

Day 16: Eye of the Hurricane Meditation

The Eye of the Hurricane meditation offers a powerful way to step back from the chaos of the world around you (the hurricane), and turn inward toward stillness and peace (the eye).
Using the metaphor of a hurricane, this practice guides you to connect with the calm, silent center within. Through your breath, you’ll learn to become like the eye of the storm: aware of the surrounding challenges, but no longer swept away by them.
Join our Month of Mindfulness Challenge30 days of short daily practices to help you slow down, check in, and care for your mind.
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Day 15: Restoring Confidence

Too many people struggle with low self-esteem and a lack of confidence, often driven by persistent negative thoughts. But meditation can be a powerful tool for building self-confidence.Confidence isn’t about being perfect, it’s about having a clear mind and a positive connection to your goals.
Mindfulness helps by increasing your self-awareness. It teaches you to notice your thoughts without judgment, and understand how they influence your emotions and behavior. In doing so, you can start to reduce insecurity, quiet self-doubt, and restore a sense of inner confidence.
Join our Month of Mindfulness Challenge30 days of short daily practices to help you slow down, check in, and care for your mind.
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Day 14: Body Scan

The body scan is one of the most effective ways to begin a mindfulness meditation. Its purpose is to help you tune in to your body, reconnect with your physical self, and observe any sensations you’re experiencing without judgment.
While many people find the body scan deeply relaxing, when practised with intention, it also strengthens your ability to focus and be fully present in your life.
Join our Month of Mindfulness Challenge30 days of short daily practices to help you slow down, check in, and care for your mind.
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Day 13: A Quick Meditation to Ease Unease

Not everyone has time to spend hours on mindfulness each day, but even short bursts of meditation can offer real benefits.In today’s practice, host Gabby guides you through a quick mindful meditation to ease feelings of unease, specifically targeting anxiety that shows up in the belly.That sinking feeling, butterflies, tightness, nausea, digestive discomfort, or pain, this session is designed to help calm those physical symptoms and bring a sense of relief.
Join our Month of Mindfulness Challenge30 days of short daily practices to help you slow down, check in, and care for your mind.
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Day 12: 3 Ways to Transform Negative Thinking

There are many reasons we experience negative thoughts; including stress, worry, and difficult life events.
Mindfulness is a powerful tool for noticing these unhelpful thoughts and breaking the cycle. In fact, research shows that regular mindfulness practice can lead to measurable positive changes in the brain, behavior, and overall emotional well-being.
In today’s session, Dr Elisha Goldstein shares three simple, science-backed strategies to help you shift out of negative thinking and into a more grounded state of mind.
Join our Month of Mindfulness Challenge30 days of short daily practices to help you slow down, check in, and care for your mind.
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Day 11: Practicing Patience

When we meditate, we practise developing patience every time we notice the mind has wandered and gently bring it back.
In day eleven of the Month of Mindfulness Challenge, host Gabby offers two mindful patience exercises for you to try.
The first is a simple practice called the Bell Exercise, designed to help build patience and prepare for high-frustration moments.
The second is a longer session, where Gabby guides you into a meditative state to help you cultivate patience, enjoy the present moment, and accept the natural unfolding of life.
Join our Month of Mindfulness Challenge30 days of short daily practices to help you slow down, check in, and care for your mind.
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Day 10: Let’s Walk

Mindful walking combines the benefits of physical activity with the calming power of mindfulness, supporting both your mental and physical well-being.
Instead of rushing from one place to another, a mindful walk encourages you to slow down, tune into your body, and appreciate your surroundings through the senses.
Adding mindful walking into your week can help reduce the effects of stress, ease symptoms of anxiety and depression, improve focus and attention, support your heart health and immune system, and give your mood a natural boost.
So grab some comfy shoes — and let’s go!
Join our Month of Mindfulness Challenge30 days of short daily practices to help you slow down, check in, and care for your mind.
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Day 9: Dropping Anchor

"Dropping Anchor" is a powerful grounding technique designed to help you stay steady in the midst of emotional turbulence.
It can be used to manage difficult thoughts, feelings, memories, urges, and physical sensations more effectively.
Rooted in ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), this practice is taught and narrated by Dr Russ Harris — therapist, trainer of health professionals, and author of The Happiness Trap (along with eight other books).
This is a fantastic centering exercise to keep in your mental health toolkit, for whenever life feels overwhelming or chaotic.
Join our Month of Mindfulness Challenge30 days of short daily practices to help you slow down, check in, and care for your mind.
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Day 8: Mindful Hydration

Water is involved in nearly everything our body does, yet we often take it for granted.
Today’s practice is a simple mindful hydration exercise that combines the benefits of meditation and hydration into a single, easy action. It only takes a couple of minutes and can have a powerful impact on your mind and body.
Some of the benefits of mindful hydration include:
Calms and grounds your mental state
Improves gut health
Enhances sleep quality
Reduces stress levels
Lowers risk of migraines and headaches
Boosts mood and cognitive function
Increases blood flow and energy levels
Improves concentration and productivity
Helps lower levels of anxiety and depression
And of course, it keeps you well hydrated!
So grab a cup, glass, or bottle of water, and give this mindful practice a try.
Join our Month of Mindfulness Challenge30 days of short daily practices to help you slow down, check in, and care for your mind.
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Day 7: Practicing Gratitude

Scientists have found that practicing gratitude can offer powerful health benefits.It may make you happier, reduce anxiety, and boost your immune system. Research also shows it can increase optimism, relieve depression, improve sleep, lower blood pressure, and strengthen relationships.
This short session guides you to reflect on what you appreciate in your life — the big things, the small things, and everything in between.
Practicing gratitude means consciously recognizing and appreciating the positive aspects of your life. By doing this exercise, you will begin to feel yourself more grounded and grateful for what is in your life right now.
Join our Month of Mindfulness Challenge30 days of short daily practices to help you slow down, check in, and care for your mind.
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