Why a calming pre-commute routine matters (even on public transport)Commuting can feel like a conveyor belt of stress: crowds, delays, notifications, and the mental load of the day ahead. Over the years I’ve found that a small, intentional routine...
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I remember the first time I tried to meditate properly: I sat cross-legged, set a timer for ten minutes and promised myself I would be calm and wise by the end. Five minutes in I was inventing grocery lists, replaying a meeting and wondering whether...
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I keep returning to gratitude not because it’s a cure-all, but because a tiny, well-timed practice can shift my mood and interrupt a spiral faster than most other tools in my kit. Over the years I’ve taught and tried longer journaling rituals,...
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Most mornings I used to rush from alarm to laptop as if there were a race to win. Over time I noticed that the chaotic start shaped the rest of my day: lower patience, scattered focus, and a lingering sense that I was always catching up. That’s...
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I used to think mindful eating was something you did only on a long weekend retreat: candlelight, no phone, slow-brewed tea and an hour to savour every bite. Then I became someone who navigates back-to-back Zooms, commutes with one earbud in and a...
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