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With so much hustle and bustle packed into just a couple of short months, this time of year can feel overwhelming-but you can tame the pandemonium and focus on joy with a little bit of quiet me time spent meditating. Taking a few moments to ground yourself, find your center, and reconnect with the present can make all the difference in calming the chaos, says Lindsey Benoit O'Connell, a certified meditation teacher and founder of The LAB Wellness. We asked her to write a quick guided meditation just for you.
Find a comfortable position, either sitting or lying down.
This story is from the November 2024 edition of Prevention US.
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