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Live Mindfully & Happily

LEARNING PLAN

Live Mindfully & Happily

In an increasingly distracted world, mastering internal focus is essential for mental health and productivity. This plan is designed for anyone seeking to reduce stress and build emotional intelligence through proven psychological strategies and mindfulness practices.

ByCommunity User
3 h 13 m
12 coursesUpdated 1 day ago
The Miracle of MindfulnessMindfulness: Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Science10% Happier12 sources

How This Learning Plan Was Made

This plan was crafted by BeFreed's proprietary AI to help you learn Live Mindfully & Happily with ease. It is curated from in-depth research on the topic and structured around the most effective learning journeys proven by BeFreed users.

Each episode delivers bite-sized, high-impact lessons distilled from world-class sources — bestselling books, research papers, and expert insights. Together, they form a sophisticated yet accessible path to mastering Live Mindfully & Happily.

What You'll Learn

  • Master core meditation techniques to achieve mental clarity and daily calm.
  • Develop the ability to anchor yourself in the present to increase joy and gratitude.
  • Build emotional resilience by transforming your relationship with difficult feelings.
  • Cultivate deep self-compassion to improve long-term mental well-being.
  • Apply evidence-based habits that rewire the brain for sustainable happiness.
  • Integrate mindfulness into daily routines for lasting life satisfaction.

Build your foundation in mindfulness and meditation, learning the core practices that bring clarity, calm, and presence to daily life.

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The Miracle of Mindfulness

Practical mindfulness exercises for inner peace and self-awareness in everyday life.

8 m
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source 1source 2source 3Effects of Mindfulness on Psychological Health - PubMed Central - NIH
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Mindfulness: Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Science

Discover how mindfulness can transform your daily life through evidence-based practices that reduce stress, improve focus, and enhance well-being. Learn practical techniques backed by neuroscience research.

25 m
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10% Happier

A TV journalist's journey to mindfulness and happiness through meditation.

9 m

Discover how to anchor yourself in the here and now, cultivating gratitude and joy through present-moment awareness and daily mindfulness practices.

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Peace Is Every Step

A mindful guide to finding inner peace and living fully in the present moment through simple daily practices.

11 m
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Wherever You Go, There You AreAwareReclaim Your BrainHeal Your Gut, Save Your Brain
25 sources
Be Present and Stop Living on Autopilot

We spend nearly half our lives stuck in our heads. Learn how to shift out of doing mode and build the skill of noticing to reclaim your daily life.

21 m
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Gratitude Works!The Secret Gratitude BookThe MagicThe Gratitude Revolution: How Brain Science Transforms Thank You
22 sources
Rewire Your Brain with Daily Gratitude

Discover how to move beyond surface-level thanks to develop a genuine gratitude practice that transforms your mental health, relationships, and even physical wellbeing by counteracting your brain's natural negativity bias.

22 m

Transform your relationship with difficult emotions and cultivate deep self-compassion, building resilience and emotional intelligence for lasting well-being.

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Radical Acceptance

Embrace life with compassion and mindfulness, overcoming self-doubt and emotional pain.

9 m
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Taming Your GremlinTaming Your Inner Voice: Transform Critical Chatter to CoachingRadical CompassionHow We Heal
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From Self-Critic to Self-Compassion

Discover why being gentle with yourself isn't weakness but wisdom. Learn science-backed practices to silence your inner critic and build the emotional safety needed for real growth and healing.

39 m
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Fierce Self-Compassion

Learn to practice kindness and compassion towards yourself for a happier, more resilient life.

9 m

Integrate evidence-based happiness strategies and create lasting joy through intentional daily habits that rewire your brain for well-being and life satisfaction.

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The How of Happiness

A scientific guide to boosting happiness through intentional activities, backed by research and practical strategies for lasting well-being.

9 m
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The How of HappinessThe Art of the Good LifePractical OptimismRoom to Thrive
22 sources
10 Happiness Habits That Actually Work

Most people stay at the same happiness level for decades. Learn the science-backed habits that help you break the cycle and boost your joy baseline.

22 m
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Happiness

A Buddhist monk's scientific and spiritual exploration of happiness as a cultivable skill, blending Eastern wisdom with Western research.

9 m

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