If You Hate Meditating, Try These Alternatives
Photo: Antonio Guillem (Shutterstock) My mind is constantly chirping—and closing my eyes and breathing deeply doesn’t lead to tranquility, let alone anything nearing bliss. Rather, this is when all the…
How to Recognize the Signs of ‘Main Character Syndrome’
Photo: Kiselev Andrey Valerevich (Shutterstock) It can be easy to get caught up in your own life—especially after a year of limited opportunities to socialize in person. Living through a…
Can You Make Yourself Like Yoga?
Photo: MilanMarkovic78 (Shutterstock) I have never been a fan of yoga. I’ve tried it several times throughout my adult life as “yoga bodies” and yoga studios became inescapable, but I’m…
How Beginning a Meditation Practice Is Going
Photo: fizkes (Shutterstock) As part of Lifehacker’s Fitness challenge, I am trying out various meditation techniques for 30 days. This is the second week of my challenge, and I’ve taken…
Here’s What It’s Like to Begin a Meditation Practice
Photo: Bagus Production (Shutterstock) For the next few weeks, I’ll be taking over the Lifehacker Fitness Challenge by developing a healthy meditation routine for mental and physical wellness. The idea…