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A year of mindfulness: what 365 days on the cushion taught me about life
Life Practice, Leadership Practice, Coaching Practice Dagmara Aldridge Life Practice, Leadership Practice, Coaching Practice Dagmara Aldridge

A year of mindfulness: what 365 days on the cushion taught me about life

Here’s a completely unrelated picture of my cat in a shopping bag, because apparently, that’s what LinkedIn’s algorithm loves. Now that I’ve gamed the system, let’s dive into the real stuff.

A year ago, I embarked on a journey to practice mindfulness every single day. Not for a badge, not for a streak, and definitely not to impress my ego. I started with one simple “why”: to explore how mindfulness could improve my emotional regulation and help me cultivate curiosity and a non-judgmental attitude towards myself, others, and the world. What began as a scientific enquiry turned into something far more transformative.

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