{"id":30134,"date":"2020-05-26T11:28:46","date_gmt":"2020-05-26T17:28:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/?p=30134"},"modified":"2021-08-25T08:23:11","modified_gmt":"2021-08-25T14:23:11","slug":"train-your-brain-with-mindfulness-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/train-your-brain-with-mindfulness-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Train your brain with 5 mindfulness tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>Mindfulness is one of the hottest wellness trends, but what does it mean to live mindfully? A popular way to explain it is paying attention to the present moment without judgment. Sounds simple enough, right? But mindful living isn\u2019t something you tick off your to-do list; it\u2019s a journey and requires a moment-by-moment focus.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why they call it practice\u2014staying in the moment is something you\u2019ll always work on. <span style=\"color: #b7063a\"><strong>If you\u2019re looking for ways to be more mindful in your life, we\u2019ve got you covered.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><h2><span style=\"color: #b7063a\">Tips for being mindful<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Think of mindfulness like a muscle that you exercise\u2014the more you work out, the easier it gets. Since this practice is all about being present and judgment free, don\u2019t expect perfection right away. Pick a place to start and get to it with these simple mindfulness tips.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-one-third fusion-column-first\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;width:calc(33.333333333333% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.33333333333333 ) );margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 25px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content-centered\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content\"><style type='text\/css'>.reading-box-container-1 .element-bottomshadow:before,.reading-box-container-1 .element-bottomshadow:after{opacity:0.70;}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-reading-box-container reading-box-container-1\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:84px;\"><div class=\"reading-box reading-box-center\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;border-width:2px;border-color:#b7063a;border-style:solid;\"><div class=\"reading-box-additional\">\n<p><strong>&#8220;You should sit in meditation for 20 minutes every day&#8211;unless you&#8217;re too busy. Then you should sit for an hour.&#8221;\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>-Zen proverb<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-two-third fusion-column-last\" style=\"width:66.666666666667%;width:calc(66.666666666667% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.66666666666667 ) );margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><h3><span style=\"color: #b7063a\">Meditate<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Meditation is concentrated mindfulness where you sit quietly and observe your thoughts. But how much meditation is enough? An old Zen proverb offers this prescription: \u201cYou should sit in meditation for 20 minutes every day\u2014unless you\u2019re too busy. Then you should sit for an hour.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>All jokes aside, there\u2019s no set amount of time. The important thing is to find what works for you. Even one minute of meditation helps you stay mindful. If you\u2019re new to meditation, use these ideas to get started.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #b7063a\">Just breathe.<\/span> <\/strong>Instead of focusing on clearing your mind, try taking a few deep, deliberate breaths periodically throughout your day.<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #b7063a\">Scan your body.<\/span> <\/strong>Each hour, notice any tension and release it\u2014unclench your jaw, shake out your shoulders, and relax your neck.<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #b7063a\">Perfect your practice.<\/span><\/strong> Get some pointers in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">beginner\u2019s guide to meditation<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #b7063a\">Set the scene.<\/span> <\/strong>Cue your mind that it\u2019s time to meditate with a diffuser blend you use only during your practice\u2014we suggest the grounding, calming aromas of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/frankincense-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Frankincense<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/queue.youngliving.com\/softblock\/?c=youngliving&amp;e=prodmain&amp;t=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youngliving.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fproduct%2Flavender-essential-oil&amp;cid=en-US&amp;rticr=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lavender<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/cypress-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cypress<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><a class=\"fusion-no-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/en_US\/products\/lavender-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"time to om diffuser blend\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"622\" alt=\"3 drops frankincense, 3 drops lavender, 3 drops cypress \" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27350%27%20height%3D%27622%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20350%20622%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27350%27%20height%3D%27622%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/blog-Train-your-brain-with-5-mindfulness-tips_Time-to-Om-Diffuser-Blend_US-e1590512754300.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-30143\"\/><\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><h3><span style=\"color: #b7063a\">Slow down and enjoy the process<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One of the perks of practicing mindfulness is that it can turn mundane chores into something satisfying\u2014and maybe even a little fun. Find ways to savor the process of a task instead of rushing to check it off the list.<\/p>\n<p>Since you have to make dinner anyway, why not start there? Try spending one evening focusing on the process of preparing ingredients, seasoning to perfection, and plating like a pro. Even if you\u2019re making one of your go-to, easy dinners, this is a great time to practice staying present.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-two-third fusion-column-first\" style=\"width:66.666666666667%;width:calc(66.666666666667% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.66666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-one-third fusion-column-last\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;width:calc(33.333333333333% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.33333333333333 ) );margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><h3><span style=\"color: #b7063a\">Minimize distractions<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We\u2019re not saying distractions are always bad. (Who doesn\u2019t love getting lost in a good book or a movie?) But being constantly distracted can mean you miss out on the magic of life\u2019s small moments.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re hanging out with loved ones or enjoying the sunshine and fresh air, make the most of your time by tuning out unimportant distractions. Here are some ideas you might try.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #b7063a\"><strong>Make mealtime more meaningful.<\/strong><\/span> Set aside the screens at dinner and focus on connecting with your family.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #b7063a\"><strong>Notice nature.<\/strong><\/span> Whether it\u2019s a walk around the block or hike to the tallest peak, ditch the headphones so you can listen to the sounds of the outdoors.<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #b7063a\">Quiet your mind.<\/span> <\/strong>When negative thoughts disrupt your peace, jot them down on a piece of paper\u2014then throw them out.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><h3><span style=\"color: #b7063a\">Find stillness<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When you have jobs to juggle, errands to run, and children to wrangle, it\u2019s easy to get lost in the everyday hubbub. \u201cI\u2019m too busy to be mindful,\u201d you might think. And we hear you. But practicing mindfulness doesn\u2019t have to take all day. The trick is to look for small moments of stillness and quiet\u2014we promise they exist!<\/p>\n<p>For instance, focus on your breath at a stoplight, while you\u2019re in the shower, or at bedtime. After a few weeks of this, you\u2019ll start to see a shift. Living mindfully will soon become second nature, and you\u2019ll find yourself finding time each day to feel present.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><h3><span style=\"color: #b7063a\">Do yoga<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Mindfulness isn\u2019t only about being still. When you do yoga, you learn how to practice mindfulness through movement. Staying in sync with your body and focusing on your breathing keeps you grounded in the present moment. You can use the time between stretches to reflect and meditate.<\/p>\n<p>As we mentioned before, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">aromatherapy<\/a> can help cue your mind that it\u2019s time to be present. Here are some ideas to add essential oils to your yoga practice.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #b7063a\"><strong>Find your happy place.<\/strong> <\/span>Put a drop of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/palo-santo-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Palo Santo<\/a> on your yoga mat and soak up the calming smell.<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #b7063a\">Get \u201cscentered.\u201d<\/span> <\/strong>Rub a drop of Frankincense or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/myrrh-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Myrrh<\/a> onto your heart center to remind yourself to keep your heart open and let love in.<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #b7063a\">Create a calming atmosphere.<\/span><\/strong> Diffuse <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/hinoki-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hinoki<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/patchouli-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Patchouli<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/royal-hawaiian-sandalwood-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood\u2122<\/a> for a wonderful, woodsy aroma during your flow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\"><a class=\"fusion-no-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/en_US\/products\/hinoki-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"tree pose diffuser blend\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"622\" alt=\"3 drops hinoki, 3 drops patchouli, 2 drops royal hawaiian sandalwood\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27350%27%20height%3D%27622%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20350%20622%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27350%27%20height%3D%27622%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/blog-Train-your-brain-with-5-mindfulness-tips_Tree-Pose-Diffuser-Blend_US-e1590512942434.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-30145\"\/><\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-7 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-12 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:15px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:1px;border-bottom-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><p>For more mindfulness tips, check out our post on switching mental gears with Palo Santo or learn how to use Palmarosa to make any place a paradise.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\"><h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #b7063a\"><strong>How do you practice mindfulness? <\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #b7063a\"><strong>Tell us in the comments!<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Too busy to be mindful? 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