#mindfulness
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The ability to remain calm in chaos is a trader's greatest asset.
The simple act of breathing has been overlooked for far too long.
Sustainability comes from knowing your limits and working within them.
From Company of One by Paul Jarvis
Wellness is not just about what you eat and how much you exercise; it’s also about how you think.
From Thrive by Arianna Huffington
Self-love is a practice, not a destination.
From The Self-Love Revolution by Virgie Tovar
We often confuse being busy with being productive.
From The Joy of Missing Out by Tonya Dalton
The concept of a 'mental shot' is a powerful metaphor for how we think about our lives.
What you focus on expands.
From You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero
Cooking is a way of thinking, a way of being in the world.
From Consider the Fork: A History of How We Cook and Eat by Bee Wilson
You must be more intentional about your time and attention.
From Deep Work by Cal Newport
Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional.
From Born to Run by Christopher McDougall
The mind is a wandering thing.
From Why Buddhism Is True by Robert Wright
The key to success is the ability to stay present in the moment.
If you can concentrate always on the present, you’ll be a happy man.
From The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
The joy of missing out is about making conscious choices.
From The Joy of Missing Out by Tonya Dalton
Make time for yourself; you deserve it.
Practicing breath awareness can reduce stress.
From The Oxygen Advantage by Patrick McKeown
The secret of happiness is to look at all the marvels of the world, and never to forget the drops of oil that you have in your spoon.
From One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez
Our thoughts create our experience of the world.
From The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying by Sogyal Rinpoche
How much time he saves who does not look to see what his neighbor says or does or thinks.
From Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
How ridiculous and how strange to be surprised at anything which happens in life.
From Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
Understanding where our food comes from can lead to more mindful eating habits.
You are the sky. Everything else is just the weather.
From When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chödrön
The way to a more fulfilling life is to pay attention to what really matters.
From Thrive by Arianna Huffington
Every breath we take is a reminder of our fragility.
We think that the point is to pass the test or overcome the problem, but the truth is that things can be just as they are.
From When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chödrön
The mind is like a computer; it can be programmed.
Flow is a state in which people are so involved in an activity that nothing else seems to matter.
From Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
Your sacred space is where you can find yourself again and again.
From The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell
Intentionality is the key to a fulfilling life.
From The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi
The best way to prepare for the future is to focus on the present.
From Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport
Every blessing ignored becomes a curse.
From The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
Stop letting people who do so little for you control so much of your mind, feelings, and emotions.
From Girl, Stop Apologizing by Rachel Hollis
We can’t give what we don’t have.
From Thrive by Arianna Huffington
Mindfulness in the moment leads to mastery over time.
From The Art of Learning by Josh Waitzkin
It is not that we have a short time to live, but that we waste a lot of it.
From On the Shortness of Life by Seneca
Concentration is the ability to focus on what you want to happen.
Focus on the process, not the outcome.
From Chasing Excellence by Ben Bergeron
The mind is everything. What you think you become.
From The Bhagavad Gita by Anonymous
The key to wisdom is knowing when to be quiet.
From Seeking Wisdom by Peter Bevelin
Presence is about more than just body language.
In every moment, we have a choice to lean into wonder or worry.
From Choose Wonder Over Worry by Amber Rae
The mind is everything; what you think you become.
From The Philosophical Writings of Descartes by René Descartes
I am learning to love myself more and more every day.
From More Myself by Alicia Keys
In the chaos of life, clarity is a rare gem.
From Out of the Ether by Matthew Leising
Bird by bird, buddy. Just take it bird by bird.
From Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott
The beauty of running lies in its simplicity.
From The Way of the Runner by Adharanand Finn
Embrace the process, not just the outcome.
From Let Your Mind Run by Deena Kastor
When its quiet, you can hear the motorcycle.
From Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert M. Pirsig
Your phone is not your enemy, but your relationship with it can be.
From Thrive by Arianna Huffington
Comparison is the thief of joy.
From Girl, Stop Apologizing by Rachel Hollis
You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.
From Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
Nature speaks to us, but only if we listen.
From The Invention of Nature: Alexander von Humboldt's New World by Andrea Wulf
Mindfulness enhances performance and understanding.
From The Art of Learning by Josh Waitzkin
Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.
From Born to Run by Christopher McDougall
In a world full of noise, libraries offer a quiet sanctuary.
From The Library Book by Susan Orlean
Quiet time is essential for creativity.
From Do Nothing: How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving by Celeste Headlee
Focus on the process, not just the outcome.
From Win Forever by Pete Carroll
Comparison is the thief of joy.
From Own Your Everyday by Jordan Lee Dooley
The most important thing is to keep the most important thing the most important thing.
The art of playing is the art of letting go.
The task of philosophy is to help us become more comfortable with uncertainty.
When we touch the present moment, we touch the miracle of life.
Gratitude is the key to a fulfilling life.
From The Path Made Clear by Oprah Winfrey
Living in fear is no way to live.
From Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes
Mindfulness allows us to be present with our thoughts.
Meditation allows us to observe our thoughts without being attached to them.
From Why Buddhism Is True by Robert Wright
When you are playing, be aware of what you are feeling.
Your worth is not measured by your productivity.
From Drop the Ball by Tiffany Dufu
You cannot change the world, but you can change your perception of it.
From The Courage to Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga
The journey to authenticity starts with self-reflection and honesty.
The beauty of life lies in its fleeting moments.
From The Paper Garden: An Artist Begins Her Life's Work at 72 by Molly Peacock
We are always complaining that our days are few, and acting as though there would be no end to them.
From On the Shortness of Life by Seneca
The mind is a wonderful servant but a terrible master.
The act of running can be a form of meditation in motion.
You’re not trying to optimize for happiness, you’re trying to optimize for peace.
It's not about the destination; it's about the journey.
From Eleven Rings by Phil Jackson
The only way to navigate the chaos is to embrace it.
The most important thing is to take time for ourselves and to recharge.
From Thrive by Arianna Huffington
The key to developing a deep work habit is to embrace boredom.
From Deep Work by Cal Newport
The practice of mindfulness helps cultivate a deeper awareness of our experiences.
From Why Buddhism Is True by Robert Wright
The mind is the most important part of the game.
From The Mindful Athlete by George Mumford
Rituals can be simple yet profoundly impactful.
From The Power of Ritual by Casper ter Kuile
We think that the point is to pass the test or overcome the problem, but the truth is that things don't really get solved.
From When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chödrön
As you run, you can cultivate a sense of presence and clarity.
Our thoughts create our reality.
The only time I feel alive is when I’m playing.
From Open by Andre Agassi
Art can help us to pause, reflect, and contemplate.
From Religion for Atheists by Alain de Botton
Letting go of the need for outcomes allows us to experience true freedom.
The more we value things outside our control, the less control we have.
From The Enchiridion by Epictetus
The rhythm of your breath is as important as the rhythm of your feet.
From The Way of the Runner by Adharanand Finn
Mindfulness transforms performance through awareness.
From The Mindful Athlete by George Mumford
We are not human doings; we are human beings.
From Do Nothing: How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving by Celeste Headlee
Every day is an opportunity to become a better version of yourself.
From Chasing Excellence by Ben Bergeron
When you say yes to one thing, you are inevitably saying no to another.
From The Joy of Missing Out by Tonya Dalton
Focus on what you can control and let go of the rest.
From The TB12 Method by Tom Brady
Our minds are not separate from the world; they are part of it.
It is not enough to possess a good mind; it is more important to use it well.
From The Philosophical Writings of Descartes by René Descartes
You need to take control of your technology, rather than allowing it to control you.
From Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport
The whole future lies in uncertainty: live immediately.
From Letters from a Stoic by Seneca