The average attention span around the world is exceptionally short. How short you ask? Eight dismal seconds, according to a study by the Microsoft Corporation. That means that if you’re like most people, you’re rarely ever living in the present moment. And that could take a serious toll on your well-being. Practicing mindfulness mediation can help you recapture that focus. Here’s how, along with 4 other ways mindfulness can improve your everyday life.
Make your daily life better with mindfulness meditation
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