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Start Your Day In The Mindfulness Zone
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The mindfulness zone
How you wake up and get your morning started will direct the rest of your day.
If we can take just a few minutes to connect to a "mindfulness zone," we will be more aware of the moment and live a more meaningful life.
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Tips to start your day in the "M" zone
- When you open your eyes acknowledge you're alive.
- Follow your breath in and out for a few seconds.
- Think of something you are grateful or thankful for.
- Get out of bed and start your ritual of getting ready for the day.
- Be present with everything you do from making your coffee to brushing your teeth.
- Connect with your loved ones before you walk out the door.
- Try and stay in the mindfulness zone for the rest of the day, and if you find yourself slipping away, focus on your breath for a few seconds.
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