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Meditation with Michelle @meditationmichelle.bsky.social · Sep 6

These are just small steps, but they matter. Each time we pause, notice, or root ourselves like a mountain, we’re training the brain to respond differently. Over time, that training adds up.

#MeditationForAnger #MeditationForAngerManagement #MindfulnessForAngerManagement
#MindfulnessPractice

Meditation with Michelle @meditationmichelle.bsky.social · Sep 6

Ways to Manage Anger with Mindfulness:

1. Pause and Breathe
2. Notice Where Anger Lives in the Body
3. Picture the Mountain

Meditation won’t make anger disappear — it’s part of being human. But it can give us a little more awareness and a little more choice.

#AngerManagement #Mindfulness

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Meditation with Michelle @meditationmichelle.bsky.social · Sep 4

Just breathe. In the moment, this can help your conversation switch gears. Over time, this changes the brain to make you more thoughtful, less reactive, and more resilient!

Link in bio for Meditation for Anger Management

#AngerManagement #MeditationForAngerManagement #MindfulnessForAngerManagement

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Meditation with Michelle @meditationmichelle.bsky.social · Sep 1

This is the meditation I turned to recently after I snapped, said things I regret, and felt my anger getting out of control. It helped me pause, reset, and return with more calm.

youtu.be/CMiCjDj1YLc

#AngerManagement #MeditationForAnger #MeditationForAngerManagement #MindfulnessForAngerManagement

Meditation with Michelle @meditationmichelle.bsky.social · Aug 30

I know National Dog Day was last Tuesday, but every day is Mia Day! Pets are a wonderful vehicle for pulling our attention to the present.

#MindfulnessPractice #MindfulLiving ##MindfulMoments #doglover

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Meditation with Michelle @meditationmichelle.bsky.social · Aug 26

For National Dog Day, try a dog-petting meditation!

All you need is a few quiet minutes with your dog (or cat, if that’s who shares your home).

Full video at the link in my bio.

#DogMeditation #NationalDogDay #MindfulnessPractice #MeditationForAnxiety

Meditation with Michelle @meditationmichelle.bsky.social · Aug 25

Hi friends! National Dog Day is tomorrow, so this week's meditation guides you through a mindfulness practice with your dog (or any pet, really)!

Follow my latest video to give it a try. 🐶🐱🐰
youtu.be/qUaco71KJEM

#DogMeditation #NationalDogDay #MindfulnessPractice #MeditationForAnxiety

Dog-Petting Meditation for National Dog Day | Mindfulness Practice to Reduce Anxiety

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Meditation with Michelle @meditationmichelle.bsky.social · Aug 23

Box Breathing for Stress Relief

How to practice:
Step 1) Inhale through your nose for a count of 4.
Step 2) Hold your breath for a count of 4.
Step 3) Exhale through your mouth for a count of 4.
Step 4) Hold your breath again for a count of 4.
Repeat 4–5 cycles.

#stressrelief #breathingexercise

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Meditation with Michelle @meditationmichelle.bsky.social · Aug 20

Did you know that meditation grows the part of the brain responsible for learning and memory (the hippocampus), which helps protect against cognitive decline and memory loss as we age? It's true! Yay science!

#healthyaging #guidedmeditation #brainhealth #meditationbenefits #agingwell #memorysupport

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Meditation with Michelle @meditationmichelle.bsky.social · Aug 18

Begin your meditation journey at any age!

Meditation doesn't just help with stress and anxiety – it actually GROWS brain matter and benefits memory and cognitive function. Check out my latest meditation.

youtu.be/g8XStn9Fbv0

#meditationforaging #healthyaging #guidedmeditation

Meditation for Healthy Aging | Reduce Stress, Support Brain Health, and Cultivate Self-Compassion

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Meditation with Michelle @meditationmichelle.bsky.social · Aug 16

I only recently discovered Double Exhale Breathing, and it's by far my favorite breathing technique for relaxation and anti-anxiety. Bonus: you can literally do it anywhere (eyes closed optional). 😮‍💨😴

#anxietyrelief #deepbreathing #meditationforanxiety #anxietytips #MeditationForBeginners

Meditation with Michelle @meditationmichelle.bsky.social · Aug 13

You can use deep breathing to calm your anxiety literally anywhere.

Which of these is your favorite? Is there something else that works well for you? I would love to know about it!

To follow along, visit my YouTube channel – the link is in my bio.

#meditationforanxiety #deepbreath #anxietytips

Meditation with Michelle @meditationmichelle.bsky.social · Aug 11

This week's meditation dives into four deep breathing techniques to relieve anxiety that you can do literally anywhere, including instructions for each one:

🧘 Diphramatic Breathing
🧘 Box Breathing
🧘 Equal Breathing
🧘 Double Exhale Breathing

#meditationforanxiety
#guidedmeditation
#AnxietyRelief

Meditation with Michelle @meditationmichelle.bsky.social · Aug 8

Can a chocolate chip cookie actually help with anxiety? 🍪 Well...if you eat it mindfully, yes! Here's a little brain science for you. 🧠

Check the link in my bio for a mindful eating meditation inspired by National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day!

#mindfuleating #neuroscience #mbsr #mindfulnesspractice

Meditation with Michelle @meditationmichelle.bsky.social · Aug 6

If you have time for a cup of coffee, you have time to stop and be present, even if only for a second. Mindfulness only takes a moment. ☕

#mindfulnesspractice #mindfulmoment #beingpresent #practicemindfulness

Meditation with Michelle @meditationmichelle.bsky.social · Aug 4

🍪 On National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, I made a mindful eating meditation.

Watch it here: youtu.be/PI1u_GgdAlU

And check the description for a post on how mindful eating reshapes the brain. #mindfuleating #mbsr #anxietyrelief

Mindful Eating with a Cookie 🍪 | A Simple Meditation for Anxiety

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Meditation with Michelle @meditationmichelle.bsky.social · Aug 4

But you get so much in return!

Research suggests that compassion, both towards others and oneself, can lead to increased happiness and well-being. Practicing compassion can reduce stress, improve mental health, strengthen social connections, and even enhance physical health.

Meditation with Michelle @meditationmichelle.bsky.social · Aug 2

Meditation hasn’t fixed everything, but it’s helped with a lot:

🌀 I sleep better
🌀 Less anxiety
🌀 I interrupt people way less
🌀 I’m not overwhelmed 24/7
🌀 Hot flashes are down

That’s real.
#benefitsofmeditation #meditationforanxiety #meditationforsleep #howtobeabetterlistener #meditation #mindful

Meditation with Michelle @meditationmichelle.bsky.social · Aug 2

What do chocolate chip cookies, deep breaths, brain health, and petting your dog have in common? They’re all meditations this month. 🍪🧠🐾 Every Monday on Meditation with Michelle. Let’s grow with compassion. 💛 #meditation #mindfulness #dogsoftok #agingwell

Meditation with Michelle @meditationmichelle.bsky.social · Aug 1

A short breathing meditation—only 45 seconds.

Don't try to control your breath—just notice what’s already there.

#howtomeditate #breathingmeditation #meditationforbeginners
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Meditation with Michelle @meditationmichelle.bsky.social · Jul 31

Swallows flying fast in tight little loops, just missing each other. I stopped and watched. That was the moment.

Mindfulness isn’t always stillness. Sometimes it’s just noticing something before it’s gone.

#mindfulmoment #mindfulness #beingpresent #practiceMindfulness #mbsr

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Meditation with Michelle @meditationmichelle.bsky.social · Jul 30

Your thoughts wandered? That’s part of the practice. 💛
This 1-min clip comes from my full 5-minute meditation on YouTube.🎥

With music: youtu.be/t_MuQ2GAARA
Without music: youtu.be/o1E7rnnCHq0

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Meditation with Michelle @meditationmichelle.bsky.social · Jul 29

Just posted my first 5-minute guided meditation on YouTube—part of my teacher training journey. This version has music, and there’s a no-music version on my channel too. Would love for you to check it out 💛

🎥 youtu.be/t_MuQ2GAARA?...

#Meditation #Mindfulness #GuidedMeditation

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Meditation with Michelle @meditationmichelle.bsky.social · Jul 29

New! Meditation with Michelle—free guided meditations to help you feel more calm, clear, and connected.

Not a guru—just a fellow traveler.

Subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@Meditationw...

Let’s begin with awareness and grow with compassion. 💛

#meditation #mindfulness #guidedmeditation

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