Happiness Break: A Walking Meditation With Dan Harris of 10% Happier

Trouble sitting still? Learn to practice meditating by simply walking in this practice guided by 10% Happier host Dan Harris.
How To Do This Practice:

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Start walking at a comfortable pace in a place where you can move without rushing.

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Notice your body moving by paying attention to your feet, legs, and arms as you walk.

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Tune into your senses by observing sounds, sights, temperature, and other details around you.

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Notice when your mind wanders into planning, worrying, or distractions.

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Gently return your attention to the sensations of walking and your surroundings each time you drift away.

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Keep walking with curiosity and allow yourself to stay present without needing to do it perfectly.

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Today’s Happiness Break Guide:
DAN HARRIS the host of 10% Happier, a podcast about mindfulness and other practices and thoughts that can support our well-being.
Check out Dan’s podcast, 10% Happier: tinyurl.com/324xtuut
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Moving Through Space, With Dacher Keltner: tinyurl.com/5f58jp42
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Making Space For You: tinyurl.com/yc42s6mv
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How To Focus Under Pressure: tinyurl.com/3hpah4ss
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How To Do Good For The Environment (And Yourself): tinyurl.com/26msewb8
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