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Want to be on your phone less and connect more with the people around you? Here are some tips from an expert!

Over and over, I’m hearing how people are resolving to spend less mindless time on their phones and connect with the folks around them in a more meaningful way. Mindfulness can help!

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I learned that there is more to it than just putting down your phone. It actually requires some help from meditation to understand what to do when you’re not focusing on your phone.

Mentioned: Calm, Headspace & Brightmind Apps

Personally, I also like Simple Habit a lot!

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Thanks to Against the Stream for letting us shoot our segment at their meditation facility!