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Mindful parenting: The no-nonsense guide to raising happy, conscious children

Surely, in the history of parenting, every parent has experienced a moment (or perhaps a million moments) where they feel their patience is being tested more than a barista’s during the morning rush.

As opposed to the parenting styles of yore, however, punishments nowadays are a whole lot milder. Gone are the days of spanking, soap in the mouth, standing in the corner, and whatnot. 

Now, mindful parenting is taking the lead. It’s about responding with patience, compassion, and love… even w...

How to be less reactive and take control of your emotions once and for all

Feel your emotions, they say. Express yourself, they say.

But when your Hulk-like reactions come out—emotions are high and response is intense—then you’re asked to reign it back in. 

The thing is, anger, fear, resentment, embarrassment, guilt, and all other emotions associated with reactivity aren’t always given the attention they deserve. And, more often than not, when they’re not managed properly, they can leave a Hulk-like destruction in its path.

That’s the importance of learning ho...

Why World Mental Health Day matters—and 5 simple ways to honor it today

If you were born before the 2000s, you’ll likely recall a time when mental health was a hush-hush topic—spoken about in the same breath as “off the deep end,” “nervous breakdown,” or “looney bin.”

Thankfully, that’s no longer the case. If there’s one silver lining from the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s that mental health is no longer a dirty little secret; it’s front and center, where it should’ve been all along.

Which is why every year, there’s one day—World Mental Health Day—dedicated to check...

Mindvalley for teens preps them for the future—here’s how

School’s out for the summer—now what? As any parent knows, finding things to occupy your children’s time isn’t exactly the easiest task.

Letting them run loose isn’t the most productive use of three months sans school. Neither is letting them spend all day on their devices.

So, what if you brought them to Mindvalley University instead?

Yes, Mindvalley events are oftentimes catered to adults. However, Mindvalley University is more family-centric. And Mindvalley for Teens, for one, is a p...

5 feng shui living room hacks that transform your home into a calming sanctuary

You walk into your living room after a long day, hoping to unwind. Yet, instead of feeling relaxed, something just feels…off. No matter how many scented candles you light, furniture placements you correct, or new cushions you throw in, the space isn’t as cozy or inviting as you want it to be.

Yes, you want to feel at home like you’re Dakota Johnson living her best life in her mid-century, 70s-inspired Los Angeles dig. But you’re not sure where to start.

This is where feng shui living room ...

Scripting manifestation may be the secret hack to manifesting faster—Here’s how to use it

Manifestation—you’ve likely heard the buzz about it. Maybe you’ve even created a vision board, tossed around a few affirmations, or just hoped really, really hard that something would go your way.

But if you’re starting to feel like the universe’s least favorite child, then there’s one thing you may want to try. It’s called scripting manifestation—and it’s essentially taking your desires, putting them into a detailed letter to the universe, and waiting for the magic to unfold.

Sounds like ...

Why celebrating Mindfulness Day could change your life in just 24 hours

I don’t know about you, but mindfulness is something that I don’t actively think about in my day-to-day. Sure, many of us do it—with yoga, meditation, coloring, walking, and so on—but ponder on it? Rarely.

Maybe that’s why it takes a dedicated day—Mindfulness Day—to really put it at the forefront of my brain… to really be, well, mindful about it.

But with so many of us going to classes, sessions, workshops, events, and even a mindfulness retreat, is such a day necessary? The short answer i...

Mindful living: 5 expert-backed tips for your zen life

You know that feeling—when you’re running through your day on autopilot like there’s something more just out of reach? Sure, you’ve heard about mindfulness; maybe it’s been casually dropped in conversations or on your social media feed. 

But knowing it exists and actually living it are two different things. 

You’re aware there’s a deeper, more present way to approach life, but how do you start when the concept feels vague and life doesn’t slow down for anyone?  

Well, mindful living pro...

Manifestation journal: The simple but powerful practice you might be missing out on

Chances are, you’ve tried your hand at journaling at some point. And if you’ve stuck with it for long enough, you’ve likely noticed how powerful it can be.

Now, manifestation journals take this idea and run with it. They help you zero in on your specific goals and turn those wishes into reality.

“There’s something magical about picking up your pen and putting it to paper and spending that time with you, your manifestation journal, and your soul,” says Regan Hillyer, an esteemed mindset coa...

Mindful breathing: 5 groundbreaking techniques that calm your anxiety

You know those moments when your mind is racing, your heart’s pounding, and you can’t catch your breath? That’s stress as the norm for you. Yikes.

But high-pressure moments aren’t all there is to life, despite problems coming and going. What if the solution to these anxiety-ridden moments in between day-to-day tasks is simply… learning how to breathe better? Right in the thick of chaos?

We’re talking about mindful breathing, the age-old hack you didn’t know you needed that’s been anchoring...