Stress Relief Meditation: A Mini Meditation of Hammock Relaxation

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If you are anything like me the idea of going to the beach and relaxing in a hammock sometimes sounds like just the right thing.

And wouldn’t it be interesting if we could create more of that vacation feeling throughout our regular day to day?

If that sounds like something you would like to explore in a mini-mini meditation then go ahead, press the play button on the audio player, close your eyes, and get ready to relax.

Meditation: Wanting more happiness? An “Attitude of Gratitude” is key.

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Hi. Welcome to this week’s meditation. This week I want to focus on creating deeper, more consistent happiness by developing a focus on gratitude in life.

Several research studies have shown having an “attitude of gratitude” is key in developing happiness, self esteem, and confidence.

In one study it was found that participants who made a gratitude list were more optimistic and satisfied with their lives, and themselves1. – even up to 21 days later.

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5 Minute Belly Breathing Meditation for Anxiety and Stress Relief

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Hi. Welcome to this week’s (“mini-mini 5 minute”) meditation.

This meditation is especially great for anybody with chronic anxiety or stress.

Don’t have chronic anxiety and stress? That’s okay. (and lucky you!) This is a great tool that you can use for those occasional stressed out (or anxious times) as well.

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Stress Relief: The “Big Aah” Meditation

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Hi! Welcome to this week’s meditation.

I wanted to focus this week on just relaxing… just letting go of stress and taking a break from all of the holiday business.

(Of course you might be listening to this in the summer time and that is fine but I made it around Christmas time.)

So if taking a little break, breathing, and focusing on pure relaxation sounds good to you go ahead and close your eyes…

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The Four Agreements: Agreement Four

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Hi! Welcome to Part Four of the Four Part (meditation) Series on “The Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz.

Agreement Four: Always Do Your Best.

I love this agreement because it takes perfectionism out of the picture and has us focus on reaching for excellence instead.

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The Four Agreements: Agreement Three

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Welcome to Part Three of the Four Part Meditation Series on “The Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz. Here’s where you can find Part 1 and Part 2 .

This is Agreement Three:  Don’t make assumptions.

“Whenever we make assumptions we are asking for problems.” – Don Miguel Ruiz

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