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18 thoughtful Christmas gift ideas to inspire calm and connection
Relationships
18 thoughtful Christmas gift ideas to inspire calm and connection
Relationships

Looking for meaningful Christmas gift ideas? Here are 18 mindful ways to show you care and deepen your connection with your loved ones this holiday season.

Relationships
How to plan a mindful winter solstice celebration
Personal Growth
How to plan a mindful winter solstice celebration
Personal Growth

The winter solstice is a great time to reflect and set intentions. Learn what this celebration is all about, and 7 rituals to spark gratitude and welcome the return of light.

Personal Growth
Holiday anxiety: 10 tips to cope
Stress & Anxiety
Holiday anxiety: 10 tips to cope
Stress & Anxiety

Taking care of your mental health is essential during the holidays. Explore 10 self-care tips to help you cope and how to avoid common triggers of holiday anxiety.

Stress & Anxiety

Meditation & Mindfulness

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7 mindfulness tips to help you stay calm this Christmas
7 mindfulness tips to help you stay calm this Christmas
How to use mindfulness for anxiety: 7 techniques that help
How to use mindfulness for anxiety: 7 techniques that help
How to meditate with your baby (yes, it's actually possible)
How to meditate with your baby (yes, it's actually possible)
Feeling anxious? Try the STOP technique for a quick reset
Feeling anxious? Try the STOP technique for a quick reset

Stress & Anxiety

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How to use mindfulness for anxiety: 7 techniques that help
How to use mindfulness for anxiety: 7 techniques that help
Holiday anxiety: 10 tips to cope
Holiday anxiety: 10 tips to cope
How to cope with holiday stress
How to cope with holiday stress
How to survive (and maybe even thrive) this Thanksgiving
How to survive (and maybe even thrive) this Thanksgiving

Sleep

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How many calories do you burn sleeping? Plus, what can affect it
How many calories do you burn sleeping? Plus, what can affect it
What is biohacking (and is it actually good for you)? 
What is biohacking (and is it actually good for you)? 
Waking up during the night? 12 tips to fix interrupted sleep
Waking up during the night? 12 tips to fix interrupted sleep
7 foods that may help you get better sleep (and what to avoid)
7 foods that may help you get better sleep (and what to avoid)

Mental Health

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Yes, cuddle therapy is a real thing — here’s what you need to know
Yes, cuddle therapy is a real thing — here’s what you need to know
How to deal with Hanukkah stress: 6 tips to stay centered
How to deal with Hanukkah stress: 6 tips to stay centered
What does nihilism mean? Plus, how it can affect your life
What does nihilism mean? Plus, how it can affect your life
What is bed rotting? Plus, how to try it mindfully
What is bed rotting? Plus, how to try it mindfully

Personal Growth

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What is Stoicism? Plus, 12 ways to use it in your everyday life
What is Stoicism? Plus, 12 ways to use it in your everyday life
How to plan a mindful winter solstice celebration
How to plan a mindful winter solstice celebration
How to find something you lost: 9 mindful techniques
How to find something you lost: 9 mindful techniques
How the audience effect can help you perform better under pressure
How the audience effect can help you perform better under pressure

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