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  • How I boosted my immune system and reduced morning anxiety

    How I boosted my immune system and reduced morning anxiety

    Okay, I didn’t think in a million years I’d be recommending this tip, and yet here I am. But I can tell you now, this one habit has made a huge difference to my daily life—in a variety of crucial areas.

  • How perceived time pressure affects our lives

    How perceived time pressure affects our lives

    If you feel pressed for time on a daily basis, then you’re probably experiencing time poverty, and it’s a huge problem in society.

  • 97% of our worries are unfounded, study finds

    97% of our worries are unfounded, study finds

    Most worries are unfounded; 97% of them don’t materialize, according to Cornell University..

  • How to feel happier in the face of constant bad news

    How to feel happier in the face of constant bad news

    We can be forgiven for thinking, like so many generations throughout history, that the state of the world has never been so dire, and that it is approaching an existential brink. But the underlying facts paint a very different picture—one that gives us plenty of reasons to be hopeful.

  • What if you realised a huge chunk of your stress could be avoided?

    What if you realised a huge chunk of your stress could be avoided?

    Each month, millions of people log online and ask, “How can I feel less stressed?” I think what they actually mean is, “How can I feel less stressed without changing anything?” But here’s the crux: if your life is stressful, then feeling less stressed may really require changing how you live.

  • The same landscape at four scales: a mindful postcard

    The same landscape at four scales: a mindful postcard

    Sometimes, it feels as if you have wandered into a dream. And that’s exactly what I felt as I was walking in woodland yesterday…

  • With Meaning Weekly Newsletter – 9 Apr 2025

    With Meaning Weekly Newsletter – 9 Apr 2025

    The good weather has been continuing here on the island, and I’ve been lucky enough to get out a few times this week and get into nature. April really seems like the month of yellow. Celandine, dandelions, marsh marigold, primroses, and the last remaining daffodils seem to dominate the verges. I hope you’ve managed to…

  • 5-Minute Guided Meditation: The Blue of Sea & Sky

    5-Minute Guided Meditation: The Blue of Sea & Sky

    This week’s meditation came when I was out for a walk with my family along the coast where I live. Spring was tentatively showing signs of life, and I experienced a perfect 5 minutes, as we stopped half way up the hillside to catch our breath. So let me take you with me to that…

  • Living With Meaning, Weekly – 2 Apr 2025

    Living With Meaning, Weekly – 2 Apr 2025

    There’s lots of exciting things in this Wednesday’s edition, including a five-minute guided meditation where I whisk you away to an idyllic sea view on the edge of a cliff, an article on how to cement those well-intentioned good habits we all try and establish, and a breathing exercise to try. And more!

  • Guided Meditation: Deep Relaxation & Stress Relief

    Guided Meditation: Deep Relaxation & Stress Relief

    To be used daily: This audio meditation takes you on a journey to the core of your inner being, helping you to achieve deep relaxation, but also helps you to feel more positive about your situation, and helps to point you in the right direction.

  • Why Being Different is Your Superpower: Challenging Society’s Norms

    Why Being Different is Your Superpower: Challenging Society’s Norms

    One of the important aspects of finding meaning and spirituality in life is learning to accept who we are—without judgement—because sometimes those very traits we are most ashamed about are actually great strengths, in the appropriate environment. And thus, if we can adjust our core beliefs to incorporate a more positive view of ourselves, we…

  • Mindfulness Made Easy: An Online Course

    Mindfulness Made Easy: An Online Course

    This course offers an 11-day journey to understanding and practising mindfulness, a powerful tool for managing modern life’s challenges. By cultivating mindfulness, one can reduce stress, enhance emotional well-being, improve concentration and creativity, and even enjoy physical health benefits. The course introduces various mindfulness techniques like meditation, mindful breathing, eating, body scan, and walking to…