Keeping a regular practice is essential if you want to build and maintain your mindfulness skills.

Here you can find two simple practices you can do every day.

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In a world where being active and pushing yourself to breaking point is seen as the norm - even as a badge of honour - taking a break and resting can feel like a failure. However, rest is a hugely important part of health and is certainly part of the solution for chronic illness.

Here is a really simple mindfulness meditation which can help to calm the mind and body.

My suggestion is to practice regularly when you’re not stressed, so that it will be there for you when you really need it.