How to be mindful when you really are not in the mood

  • Airing your grievances toward people whose opinions offend you can feel amazing – temporarily
  • Practising mindfulness when your natural reaction is anger can make you happier in the long run

Mindfulness isn't always easy

Very little in life feels quite as fantastic as replying to someone who’s gone ahead and done you wrong with a heartfelt “go eff your actual self”.

In that moment, telling someone off and getting something off your chest makes you feel so much better.

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