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  1. Comment on What are some of your favorite RSS feeds to subscribe to? in ~tech

    Xirrin
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    Computer (Linux): Newsboat/Newsbeuter Mobile (Android): NewsBlur

    Computer (Linux): Newsboat/Newsbeuter
    Mobile (Android): NewsBlur

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  2. Comment on How do you handle stress, anxiety, and anything else you might deal with during your day? in ~health.mental

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    I have to agree with @cfabbro regarding meditation. I've been using it for several years now (personally with mindfulness meditation) and it has made a huge difference for me. 5-20 minutes...

    I have to agree with @cfabbro regarding meditation. I've been using it for several years now (personally with mindfulness meditation) and it has made a huge difference for me. 5-20 minutes regularly and every once in a while for up to 45-60 minutes has really been great. Two suggestions:

    #1 understand that your meditation practice is just that. The "time on the cushion" when you're actively practicing mindfulness meditation really is useful, but it's also practice for when you need those skills during the day. The purpose is to tune you into those abilities so that when things get tough during the day you can fall back on the things you've learned.

    #2 I found this video to be the best opening guide/explanation as to what it is all about: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OboD7JrT0NE

    6 votes