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Practice: Evening mindfulness

Practice: Evening mindfulness

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Practice: Evening mindfulness

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- Our work days are often stressful. This stress can carry over to our personal lives and impact those closest to us. One of my deepest career regrets is when my daughter was young, I was often stressed when I came home from work. It prevented me from enjoying many special moments with her and being fully present to her and what she needed from me. I can't bring those years back, but now when she visits me from college, I'm more conscious of being present. My mindfulness practice hasn't made me perfect, but it has helped me notice when I'm not present. In that noticing, I can make a different choice. This evening practice is to help you transition to your personal life. It will help bring your day into perspective and bring a fresher and more relaxed you to those you care about. Find a quiet space. Shut off any distractions. Sit comfortably, relaxing your shoulders, your feet on the floor, your spine straight. Close your eyes or soften your gaze. (inhaling deeply) Inhale and then long…

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