The hottest Mindfulness Substack posts right now

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Certainly uncertain

10x your mind • 59 implied HN points • 15 Dec 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness
  1. In uncertain situations, taking time to think, analyze, and seek input can lead to finding the best solutions.
  2. Embracing uncertainty can lead to creativity and innovative problem-solving.
  3. Understanding the different types of uncertainty through the "known unknowns" matrix can help in navigating through and addressing uncertainties.

Your Net Worth is Eating Your Self-Worth

WriMoReMo • 1 implied HN point • 03 Feb 26
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness
  1. Tying your self-worth to your net worth corrodes purpose and leads to constant comparison, anxiety, and a quiet emptiness.
  2. Chasing optimization for its own sake can drain the joy from goals. Make time to 'sharpen the axe'—prepare and improve processes intentionally instead of obsessively maximizing everything.
  3. Anchor your identity in intentional micro-purposes across friends, family, hobbies, and work so your life feels balanced and resilient. Clear communication and varied sources of meaning protect you from tying your value to money alone.

Self Discipline for Screwups

A blog. • 55 implied HN points • 01 Jan 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness
  1. Self-discipline isn't about forcing yourself all the time. It's more like managing a team, where you need to work with your urges to create a balanced approach.
  2. Making tasks easier or harder to do can help you develop good habits. For example, keeping tempting distractions out of reach while making healthy choices more accessible can change your behavior.
  3. Motivation can be boosted by tracking your progress. Simple methods like using checkmarks can make you feel good about your achievements and encourage consistency.

Rhythm and Rest

Anima Mundi • 20 implied HN points • 28 Jun 25
🎭️ Culture Mindfulness
  1. Being a good leader means knowing when to slow down and listen, not just pushing harder. It's about feeling in tune with yourself and your team.
  2. Rest is not a weakness; it's a smart part of growth. Even nature knows it's important to take breaks and not rush all the time.
  3. True progress takes time and care. Sometimes the best ideas come when you pause and allow things to settle in peace.
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Skating Past Fear: Stoic Strategies for a Courageous Life

Wayne's Earth • 19 implied HN points • 27 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness
  1. Stoicism teaches that our judgments, not events themselves, impact us the most. So, how we perceive fear matters most.
  2. Prepare for challenges by visualizing your approach, similar to athletes mentally rehearsing. Be ready for different outcomes without expecting the worst.
  3. Shift your perspective on fear as an opportunity for growth, like a challenging game that strengthens a team. Focus on what you can do now to avoid being stuck worrying about the future.

Low frequency, high impact

10x your mind • 19 implied HN points • 25 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness
  1. Low frequency waves have a high impact, like gentle waves in an ocean that create a soothing effect.
  2. Speaking in a lower frequency can create an emotional connection with the listener, while high frequency speech can lead to lack of connection and understanding.
  3. Using low frequency music and speech can help relax and focus individuals, and even influence plant growth positively.

Space to do whatever

Tech and Tea • 246 implied HN points • 08 Apr 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness
  1. Creating space to not be exhausted is foundational for building on top of other needs.
  2. Having space to do whatever allows for letting go of self-judgment around time optimization.
  3. Space for joy is found when there is true spaciousness to pursue activities enjoyed.

Bite-Sized Self-Care Challenge Day 22

QUALITY BOSS • 19 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness
  1. Shaking your body can help relieve stress. Just like dogs shake off water, we can shake off tension to feel better.
  2. Find a comfortable space and let your whole body shake. Notice how you feel before, during, and after shaking it off.
  3. Think about other quick ways to relax. What other stress-relief techniques work for you?

Gratitude?

Random Minds by Katherine Brodsky • 56 implied HN points • 27 Nov 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness
  1. Meditation classes can focus on specific themes, like gratitude, which may surprise you. It's important to check the class details to see what you'll be learning.
  2. Experiencing anger during meditation is normal and can be a part of the process. It's okay to feel frustrated sometimes, even when you're seeking calm.
  3. Gratitude practices can be challenging and may not always lead to instant peace. Remember that finding peace takes time and patience.

Bite-Sized Self-Care Challenge Day 17

QUALITY BOSS • 19 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness
  1. Smiling can help boost your mood and happiness, even if you have to fake it sometimes. It’s a simple way to feel a bit better.
  2. Taking a moment to smile, whether you have a reason or not, can be a fun self-care activity. It's okay if you don’t feel like smiling; you can choose another self-care idea instead.
  3. There’s some debate about whether fake smiles really improve your mood, but trying to smile can still be a good step towards feeling better.

The dark side of curiosity.

Weekly Wisdom • 59 implied HN points • 26 Oct 22
📖 Philosophy Mindfulness
  1. Curiosity can have a dark side, leading to close-mindedness and self-righteousness.
  2. In the attention economy, curiosity is commercially exploited by sophisticated marketing strategies.
  3. To reclaim our relationship with curiosity, we need to manage technology usage and embrace boredom for creativity.

Bite-Sized Self-Care Challenge Day 15

QUALITY BOSS • 19 implied HN points • 15 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness
  1. Today's self-care challenge lets you pick any activity from the past days or create your own for five minutes. It's all about what makes you feel good.
  2. At the halfway mark, it's important to think about how these activities have affected your mood and energy. Recognizing positive changes can keep you motivated.
  3. You can mix and match activities, like combining mindfulness with fresh air. The goal is to find what works best for you.

Summary of Paul Graham's Essay "Stuff"

Kartick’s Blog • 17 implied HN points • 18 Jul 25
🎭️ Culture Mindfulness
  1. People have too much stuff these days because it's cheap and we overvalue it. In the past, things were more valuable, so people had less.
  2. Having too many things can weigh you down and make life less enjoyable. A cluttered space can bring negative feelings.
  3. Instead of accumulating stuff, consider focusing on experiences and services. Ask yourself if you really need something before buying it.

Bite-Sized Self-Care Challenge Day One

QUALITY BOSS • 19 implied HN points • 01 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness
  1. The self-care challenge encourages taking a few minutes each day for self-care activities. It's about finding what works best for you.
  2. Day one focuses on breathing, which is an important but often overlooked aspect of well-being. Taking time to breathe properly can improve your health.
  3. You can try different breathing techniques like box breathing or 4-7-8 breathing. These exercises help you relax and center yourself.

New Year's Challenge: 30 Days of Bite-Sized Self-Care

QUALITY BOSS • 19 implied HN points • 27 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness
  1. A 30-day self-care challenge starts on January 1, 2024, with small tips that take 5 minutes or less. It's an easy way to make self-care a daily habit.
  2. The goal is to encourage people to focus on things they enjoy rather than what they feel they should do. Enjoying life more can help reduce burnout.
  3. Besides self-care tips, other content like Quality Engineering Basics will continue in February. This shows that even while focusing on self-care, other interests can still be pursued.

Embracing the Now: Overcoming the Longing for What Could Be

Wayne's Earth • 19 implied HN points • 26 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness
  1. Focus on the present moment and appreciate the value of current experiences, instead of constantly thinking about what could be.
  2. Practicing gratitude by acknowledging small joys in life can shift our perspective from lack to abundance, even in challenging times.
  3. Accepting your current reality without judgment or self-criticism can lead to growth and allow you to pursue your dreams authentically.

The Way of Mediocre Man | #228

Boundless by Paul Millerd • 165 implied HN points • 24 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness
  1. Mediocre effort can lead to surprising success over time by consistently doing things you enjoy.
  2. Avoid wasting effort on things you don't want to do to prevent wasting years of your life.
  3. Embrace a stance toward life that is different from traditional success paths, focusing on emotional sophistication, ambiguity tolerance, and sustained effort.

Russell Glass (CEO, Headspace Health)

The Takeoff • 59 implied HN points • 17 Apr 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness
  1. Meditation helps to de-stigmatize mental health by making it more accessible and reframing the issue.
  2. Headspace Health has partnered with major healthcare providers like Cigna and Kaiser Permanente to expand access to mental health services.
  3. Creating a platform that combines mindfulness, therapy, and medication can provide significant value to employers and drive engagement.

Dandelions

Sunday Letters • 39 implied HN points • 14 May 23
📖 Philosophy Mindfulness
  1. Don't get too caught up in your goals. Sometimes, focusing too much on a single goal can lead to missing out on other enjoyable aspects or better solutions.
  2. Like trying to fight dandelions in a lawn, we can get fixated on solving problems the wrong way. It's important to recognize when a goal isn't worth the struggle.
  3. Regularly step back and assess if you're on the right path. Taking a moment to rethink can often reveal simpler and more effective options.

Peak Performance #25 | What would you do if you were world class?

The Leadership Lab • 78 implied HN points • 13 Mar 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness
  1. Being stuck on a problem doesn't mean there are no solutions, it often means being wrapped up in uncertainty or tradeoffs. Try to focus on creative possibilities and action instead of getting caught up in stories about the paths.
  2. When feeling stuck, shift your mindset by asking 'What if?' or 'I wonder' questions. These questions can help you identify new possibilities and bring out your creativity.
  3. It's important to balance seriousness with playfulness. Challenge yourself with the question 'What would you do if you were world class at this?' to tap into your ambition and strive for excellence in a more positive and engaging way.

Your Heart Knows It-

Charles Eisenstein • 1 implied HN point • 22 Jan 26
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Mindfulness
  1. Comments on Substack are being turned off so the creator doesn’t spread themself too thin.
  2. Conversation is being moved to a dedicated forum on Mighty Networks (naascommunity.org) for discussion.
  3. Short videos will keep being posted frequently, and readers are encouraged to subscribe or support via Substack.

On Mindfulness

Orbis Tertius • 158 implied HN points • 15 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness
  1. Mindfulness is more than just stress relief; it has scientifically proven benefits like reducing stress, anxiety, and depression.
  2. Mindfulness, rooted in ancient contemplative tradition, aims to help individuals truly understand subjective reality and live in the present moment.
  3. Mindfulness practice involves meditation to develop the capability to be less distracted, recognize thoughts, and connect with experiences throughout the day.

Go deeper

Silentium • 59 implied HN points • 07 Mar 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Mindfulness
  1. Going deeper within ourselves leads to becoming quieter.
  2. Becoming quieter helps in going deeper within ourselves.
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Leadership Lab #23 | Being in your Funk

The Leadership Lab • 78 implied HN points • 28 Feb 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness
  1. Funks happen, and it's important to accept and be in them. Avoid having an avoidance mindset and shift towards an approach mindset.
  2. Navigate through a funk by focusing on balancing stress and rest cycles rather than overworking or completely avoiding work.
  3. Practice awareness, acceptance, and letting go to move through a funk. Embrace the journey of being in a funk instead of trying to escape it.

Urge Surfing

About to Learn • 156 implied HN points • 30 Apr 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness
  1. Urge surfing is a technique to manage impulses by visualizing them as ocean waves and letting them pass without giving in.
  2. Short mindfulness exercises can be as effective as longer, more intensive treatments for mental health.
  3. Consistency in mindfulness practice is key, and even short sessions can provide significant benefits over time.

Geese and Wholeness

Charles Eisenstein • 1 implied HN point • 20 Jan 26
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Mindfulness
  1. Sometimes you suddenly feel deep gratitude for all the events that led you to this exact moment.
  2. Comments on the post are being turned off and discussions are being moved to a separate online forum.
  3. The creator will keep releasing short videos frequently and invites people to join, follow, or support the work.

An Intelligence Beneath the Surface -

Charles Eisenstein • 1 implied HN point • 18 Jan 26
📖 Philosophy Mindfulness
  1. The video argues that strange or “crazy” ideas are often symptoms of deeper social and environmental conditions rather than the root causes of our problems. It uses images like geese and solitary confinement to show how isolation and stress produce those thoughts.
  2. Comments have been turned off on Substack and conversations are being moved to a dedicated forum to keep discussions focused and avoid spreading the creator too thin.
  3. This is one of a series of short videos for the Sanity Project 2026 that will be posted frequently, and the project is reader-supported with free and paid subscription options.

Friday Funnies: The Homestretch

Who is Robert Malone • 37 implied HN points • 01 Nov 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness
  1. Eating mindfully and paying attention to food choices can lead to better health and energy levels. This is a habit that can become a natural part of life once established.
  2. Caloric restriction and routines around meals help maintain a healthy weight, similar to how pet owners manage their animals' diets. Just like pets, people can also benefit from controlled eating.
  3. The food we choose has a significant impact on our health. Learning to treat food as medicine can improve overall well-being and longevity.

Jhana, blissful ecstasy

Joshua's Notes • 19 implied HN points • 16 Feb 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Mindfulness
  1. Jhana is a state of pure ecstasy attainable through dedicated meditation practice.
  2. Jhana is different from enlightenment and is described as a temporary experience.
  3. Achieving jhana involves intense focus on breathing, visualizing consciousness as light, and experiencing a profound sense of connection.