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Dr. Susie Wolbe uses mindfulness and brain research as a means to strike more balance and success in life. In her recent article in the Huffington Post, Dr. Wolbe describes how using mindful strategies such as appreciation and gratitude can lead to finding common ground with new people that we meet, sparking relationships that may not have otherwise flourished. We all can take simple steps towards practicing better mindfulness, and it can have a beneficial impact on our relationships with family, friends, co-workers, etc. Today, join Dr. Wolbe for a short guided meditation as a positive way to help deal with all the stress of life and bring better balance for ourselves.
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