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7 Digital Minimalism Trends of 2025 (And How to Join Them) My latest smartphone report shows 16 minutes of average daily screen time. Sometimes it goes up to 30 minutes. The point is that I try to limit distractions as much as possible, but last year I took it up a notch as a part of a personal challenge. What...

7 Digital Minimalism Trends of 2025 (And How to Join Them) #mindfulness #wellness #mentalhealth

One Simple Mental Habit That Will Make You Immune to Negative Thoughts (Free Patreon Members Only) In 2014, I felt frustrated because nothing I did or achieved brought lasting satisfaction. To top it off, my body started to fail me: debilitating headaches and back pain became my constant companions. One day, I thought, “If I feel this bad now, what ...

One Simple Mental Habit That Will Make You Immune to Negative Thoughts (Free Patreon Members Only) #mindfulness #wellness #mentalhealth

"Letting go is a way of letting things be, of accepting things as they are." — Jon Kabat-Zinn #mindfulness #wellness #stressrelief

Be Kind Lao Tzu Quote I’d like to share one of my favorite quotes. I find them while surfing the web, reading a book, or doing research for one of my articles. As someone who’s passionate about writing, I like to keep these small reminders front and center because of their ...

Be Kind Lao Tzu Quote #mindfulness #wellness #mentalhealth

What Is the Buddha’s Teaching in One Sentence? What is the Buddha’s teaching in one sentence? I was watching Bhikkhu Bodhi’s Introduction to Buddhism course the other day, and in the first lesson he mentioned that it’s possible to summarize the Buddha’s teaching in one sentence. This utterance is c...

What Is the Buddha’s Teaching in One Sentence? #mindfulness #wellness #mentalhealth

Do One Simple Thing If You Don’t Want to Lose Your Temper (Free Patreon Members Only) Have you noticed how quickly it happens? One minute, you’re having a friendly discussion about a topic you’re passionate about. The next, you’re raising your voice and fuming with anger. Studies show that our brains react to attack on our beliefs the s...

Do One Simple Thing If You Don’t Want to Lose Your Temper (Free Patreon Members Only) #mindfulness #wellness #mentalhealth

What Is Mindfulness of the Five Hindrances in Buddhism? (A Simple Answer) If you’re interested in Buddhist meditation for beginners, read our article and learn how Buddhist monks practice mindfulness of the five hindrances to achieve mental clarity and calm their minds.

What Is Mindfulness of the Five Hindrances in Buddhism? #mindfulness #wellness #stressrelief

"Bringing more Presence into your life may be one of the most important acts of kindness you can do for yourself." — Eckhart Tolle #mindfulness #wellness #stressrelief

What Is a Buddhist Monk’s Advice on Choosing Good Friends? (With Video) What is a Buddhist monk’s advice on choosing good friends? If you’re interested in Buddhist philosophy, read our article to learn a Buddhist monk’s advice on how to choose good friends and improve mindfulness.

What Is a Buddhist Monk’s Advice on Choosing Good Friends? #mindfulness #wellness #mentalhealth

Thich Nhat Hanh on the Miracle of Mindfulness Meditation “To realize a tranquil heart and clear mind is to have gone far along the path of meditation,” writes Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh (October 11, 1926–January 22, 2022) in his book The Miracle of Mindfulness. “During meditation, various feelings and though...

Thich Nhat Hanh on the Miracle of Mindfulness Meditation #mindfulness #wellness #mentalhealth

What Are the Three Types of Kindness? None of us are immune from adversity. At some point, we’ll be desperate for a moment of human kindness and connection; we’ll need someone who’d be willing to lend a helping hand without expecting anything in return. But for that to happen, we need a wo...

What Are the Three Types of Kindness? #mindfulness #wellness #mentalhealth

"An open, 'beginner's' mind allows us to be receptive to new possibilities and prevents us from getting stuck in the rut of our own expertise, which often thinks it knows more than it does." — Jon Kabat-Zinn #mindfulness #wellness #stressrelief

10 Best Psychology Today Articles on Stress Management (2024 Top Picks) Psychology Today is the world’s largest mental health and behavioral science destination online. It is the original and largest publishing enterprise that is exclusively dedicated to human behavior. Its motto is “Here to Help,” and the resources you wi...

10 Best Psychology Today Articles on Stress Management (2024 Top Picks) #mindfulness #wellness #mentalhealth

Show Your Support by Making a Donation (Any Amount Counts) Hi there! I’m Gavril, the guy behind this blog (click here to learn why I started it in the first place). If you like what I do and want to support me, this page is for you. Keeping this blog going takes almost all of my free time, and your help makes ...

Show Your Support by Making a Donation (Any Amount Counts) #mindfulness #wellness #mentalhealth

3 Best John Brehm Mindful Poetry Books (2024 Top Picks) As a poet and meditator, John Brehm believes that poetry can deepen our spiritual practice. Over the many years of teaching, he’s found a simple method of leading discussions that elicits lively engagement, leads to profound insights, and helps us live...

3 Best John Brehm Mindful Poetry Books (2024 Top Picks) #mindfulness #wellness #mentalhealth

5 Best Books on Random Acts of Kindness (2024 Top Picks) It’s impossible to overestimate the joy that a simple act of kindness can bring to someone else’s life. Just a smile from you can help someone else regain the composure they need to face the day ahead with new motivation and optimism. As a result, you ...

5 Best Books on Random Acts of Kindness (2024 Top Picks) #mindfulness #wellness #mentalhealth

"Your body is your first home: 'Breathing in, I arrive in my body. Breathing out, I am home.' — Thich Nhat Hanh #mindfulness #wellness #stressrelief

10 Best Psych Central Articles on Meditation (2024 Top Picks) Psych Central is a publication that aims to break the stigma of mental illness. It empowers readers to be proactive in their mental health journey, offering actionable advice to improve their lives. Its team understands the healing power of connecting ...

10 Best Psych Central Articles on Meditation (2024 Top Picks) #mindfulness #wellness #mentalhealth

Confucius on a Key Principle of a Good Life Over the past few days, I’ve been reading The Analects by Confucius. The reason I love this book is its ability to constantly remind us how to live a good life. In particular, I would like to share one key principle that has the power to improve our pe...

Confucius on a Key Principle of a Good Life #mindfulness #wellness #mentalhealth

10 Best Healthline Articles on Meditation (2024 Top Picks) Healthline covers all facets of physical and mental health openly and objectively because it’s here for the whole person — for your whole life. And because people come to it with unique challenges, it listens closely and puts empathy first across the o...

10 Best Healthline Articles on Meditation (2024 Top Picks) #mindfulness #wellness #mentalhealth

"When you find the mind judging, you don't have to stop it from doing that. All that is required is to be aware of it happening. No need to judge the judging and make matters even more complicated for yourself." — Jon Kabat-Zinn #mindfulness #wellness #stressrelief

Walking Meditation for Beginners: A Complete Guide Need a meditation guide? Our article will show you how to practice walking meditation. It’s a great way to be more calm and present during your daily walks.

Sitting on a cushion is not the only way to meditate. Read my article to learn how to practce walking meditation in everyday life. #mindfulness #wellness #stressrelief

How Long Should You Meditate if You’re a Beginner? How long should you meditate? 8 renowned teachers answer this question and give meditation tips that will improve your daily practice.

How Long Should You Meditate if You’re a Beginner? #mindfulness #wellness #stressrelief

3 Relaxing Meditation Postures for Beginners Do you feel uncomfortable during sitting meditation? Check out our guide on three relaxing meditation postures for beginners (with video and meditation tips).

3 Relaxing Meditation Postures for Beginners #mindfulness #wellness #stressrelief

How to Practice Breathing Meditation in 4 Simple Steps (With Guided Audio) Looking for meditation tips? Learn how to practice breathing meditation in four simple steps (with guided meditation audio).

How to Practice Breathing Meditation in 4 Simple Steps (With Guided Audio) #mindfulness #wellness #stressrelief

"Go within. Use your inner body for going deeper and taking your attention away from where it's usually lodged, in the thinking mind." — Eckhart Tolle #mindfulness #wellness #stressrelief

Body Awareness Meditation for Beginners (With Guided Audio) Looking for simple ways to relax and unwind? Check out our article on how to practice body awareness meditation, along with guided audio and meditation tips.

Body Awareness Meditation for Beginners (With Guided Audio) #mindfulness #wellness #stressrelief

Why I Started a Mindfulness Blog Do you want to learn how to meditate and access free mindfulness resources? This is exactly why I started a mindfulness blog. Read the article for more details.

From time to time, I like to revisit my very first article I wrote in 2017 when I just started this blog. Everything I wrote back then is still true today. #mindfulness #wellness #stressrelief

Why Ethics and Morality Are at the Heart of the Buddha’s Teaching, According to a Monk Although initially my daily meditation was secular, it eventually lead me to Buddhism and evolved into a spiritual practice. If I had to name its most challenging part, it would be following the five precepts. For example, a non-monastic life inadverte...

Why Ethics and Morality Are at the Heart of the Buddha’s Teaching, According to a Monk #mindfulness #wellness #mentalhealth

"Patience is a form of wisdom. It demonstrates that we understand and accept the fact that sometimes things must unfold in their own time." — Jon Kabat-Zinn #mindfulness #wellness #stressrelief