Happiness Break: Making Space for You, with Alex Elle
Consider what you want to make space for in your life in this 6-minute contemplation guided by Alex Elle.
\n\nLink to episode transcript: https://tinyurl.com/2vxehzrk
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How to Do This Practice:
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Take a few deep breaths. File up your belly on each inhale. Drop your shoulder and soften your body on each exhale.
\nSay these eight phrases to yourself, or your own variation of it. Consider which resonates with you the most:
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a. \u201cIn the presence of fear, I will make space for courage.\u201d
\n\nb. \u201cIn the presence of self-doubt, I will make space for self-belief.\u201d
\n\nc. \u201cIn the presence of hurriedness, I will make space for slowing down.\u201d
\n\nd. \u201cIn the presence of overwhelm, I will make space for rest.\u201d
\n\ne. \u201cIn the presence of overthinking, I will make space for letting go.\u201d
\n\nf. \u201cIn the presence of chaos, I will make space for inner peace.\u201d
\n\ng. \u201cIn the presence of confusion, I will make space for clarity.\u201d
\n\nh. \u201cIn the presence of pain, I will make space for self-compassion.\u201d
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Bring your attention to the line from this meditation that resonates with you the most. Think about all the ways you wish to make space so you can bloom into the best version of yourself.
\nWrite it down, perhaps on a sticky note, and keep it somewhere you can see it.
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Today\u2019s Happiness Break host:
\n\nAlex Elle is a breathwork coach, author and restorative writing teacher. Her new book, How We Heal, will be published this November. Keep an eye on our Instagram page, @greatergoodmag for a chance to win a copy.
\n\nLearn more about Alex and her new book: https://www.alexelle.com/about
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More resources from The Greater Good Science Center:
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Listen to another Happiness Break podcast hosted by Alex: A Note to Self on Forgiveness
\nBeing Kinder to Yourself: https://tinyurl.com/yxu64duk
\nCan Self-Awareness Help You Be More Empathic?: https://tinyurl.com/bjue72bn
\nHow to Bring Self-Compassion to Work with You: https://tinyurl.com/2xn4f3pk
\nCan Self-Compassion Overcome Procrastination?: https://tinyurl.com/ytvxmp5d
\nDoes Self-Compassion Make You Selfish?: https://tinyurl.com/528h6h6x
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\n\nWe're living through a mental health crisis. Between the stress, anxiety, depression, loneliness, burnout \u2014 we all could use a break to feel better. That's where Happiness Break comes in. In each biweekly podcast episode, instructors guide you through research-backed practices and meditations that you can do in real-time. These relaxing and uplifting practices have been shown in a lab to help you cultivate calm, compassion, connection, mindfulness, and more \u2014 what the latest science says will directly support your well-being. All in less than ten minutes. A little break in your day