Five minutes on any social media feed or sitting with a boastful friend or relative is enough to make anyone feel insecure, inadequate, or resentful. In this world of have and have nots, reinforced by bragging status updates, it’s easy to harp on the desires that you have yet to achieve, but seem to come so effortlessly to others. Theses negative thoughts arise in us all from time to time, but you don’t have to let them consume you. Next time you feel these strong emotions bubbling up—whether it’s at your desk or at the dinner table—take a time-out to do this three-minute meditation to center yourself and replace those toxic thoughts with positive ones.


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