While the kettle boils

Often it’s the simplest solutions that stick, and when it comes to mindfulness, simplicity is key. You don’t need to fly off to a silent retreat to find zen — you can do it while the kettle boils. Here, Charlie Hale shares some basic tools that can make dealing with anxieties much easier. All you need is 60 seconds.

Words CHARLIE HALE

According to my mother, the reason I should make my bed every morning is not for aesthetic purposes, or even to meet any kind of standard, but for a sense of achievement early in the day. I’m sure she’s not the initiator of this theory, but she’s certainly onto something. Ticking a very attainable task off your list in the first few minutes after getting out of bed sets the tone for a day of achieving. It builds momentum and powers up the army of cheerleaders in your mind. The same, I think, can be said for mindfulness. Perhaps by dint of reading this magazine, you already have an established mindfulness practice. But if it has fallen by the wayside recently or you’ve never managed to make anything stick, a more…

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