EPISODE · Feb 23, 2025 · 9 MIN
Spending Too Much Time in Your Head? Here’s a Way Out
from A Mindful Invitation · host Thi Doan Art
Ever catch yourself lost in thought—rehashing the past, planning ahead, or worrying about the “what ifs”? You’re not alone. A Harvard study found that we spend 47% of our waking hours thinking about something other than what’s happening in the present moment. And researchers discovered that this mind-wandering comes at a cost: it makes us less happy.The good news? Mindfulness helps us break this cycle and return to the present, where life is actually happening.In this episode of A Mindful Invitation, we explore:🧠 The association between mind wandering and our happiness🌿 A guided meditation to bring awareness back to the present🎯 A simple, fun way to add more mindfulness into your day✨ Want an easy way to practice mindfulness? Download my Mindfulness Bingo Card—a free, printable guide with short, simple mindfulness prompts you can weave into your day💛 Discover more at www.ThiDoanArt.com🌱 Looking for fresh, healthy meals designed by a nutritionist? Try Thistle and get 60% off withpromo code THI83J0Thistle - Chef crafted, nutritionist approved.
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Ever catch yourself lost in thought—rehashing the past, planning ahead, or worrying about the “what ifs”? You’re not alone. A Harvard study found that we spend 47% of our waking hours thinking about something other than what’s happening in the present moment. And researchers discovered that this mind-wandering comes at a cost: it makes us less happy.The good news? Mindfulness helps us break this cycle and return to the present, where life is actually happening.In this episode of A Mindful Invitation, we explore:🧠 The association between mind wandering and our happiness🌿 A guided meditation to bring awareness back to the present🎯 A simple, fun way to add more mindfulness into your day✨ Want an easy way to practice mindfulness? Download my Mindfulness Bingo Card—a free, printable guide with short, simple mindfulness prompts you can weave into your day💛 Discover more at www.ThiDoanArt.com🌱 Looking for fresh, healthy meals designed by a nutritionist? Try Thistle and get 60% off withpromo code THI83J0Thistle - Chef crafted, nutritionist approved.
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