1 trick to quiet your mind anywhere

Plus, you won't miss the meat in these lentil tacos.

May 3, 2023 | VIEW IN BROWSER May 3, 2023 | VIEW IN BROWSER If you've tried meditating, but can't seem to quiet your mind long enough to reap the benefits, you're not alone. Trainer Stephanie Mansour shares easy ways to calm your thoughts when you can't sit still. Plus, get a lentil taco recipe packed with magnesium, for a mid-week meatless meal that helps combat stress. Walking Challenge Today's Workout Today's workout is a 20-minute walk.   When your workout plan calls for a leisurely walk, use it as an opportunity to meditate. If you find meditation intimidating, a walking meditation can be an accessible way to reap the benefits without having to sit with your thoughts.    To do it, simply count your steps as you walk. Step five steps as you inhale and then five steps as you exhale. Continue counting your steps while doing this breath work. Yes, focusing on each step while breathing is a form of meditation. You're doing it! GET THE WORKOUT > Need a break from this month's challenge? Click here to snooze this section until next month. 😴 Your Meal Plan Today's Plan Eating a meatless meal at least once a week helps you boost your intake of plant foods and tacos are an easy place to start. Lentils provide a meaty texture and are packed with magnesium, a nutrient that is involved in regulating your stress response.   Serve up these Lentil Tacos with Sautéed Kale tonight and no one will be asking "Where's the beef?" — trust us.   Here's your meal plan for today: Breakfast: Coffee Chia Parfait Lunch: Open-Faced Smoked Salmon Sandwich with Cucumber Slices Dinner: Lentil Tacos with Sautéed Kale See something you don't like? Swap it with another recipe in your weekly plan. GET THE MEAL PLAN >   Making Space for Mindfulness As a girl, my mom taught me that being fat was the worst thing a woman could be I never achieved the thin body we both hoped for. But I think I achieved something greater. READ MORE > One Small Thing Real ways to make a difference in your life, one small thing at a time. How to meditate when you can't quiet your mind A meditation practice can combat stress, reduce emotional eating and boost happiness. But, for many of us, meditating is easier said than done.   If you find yourself unable to quiet your thoughts, you're not alone. Some people find it extremely difficult to slow their mind, especially when they are forced to sit still in a quiet place.   If you can relate, Trainer Stephanie Mansour recommends going back to the basics and focusing on your breath.   "Breath work may be the most accessible tool we have to calm ourselves down and recenter throughout the day," she says. "It can be done in your car, your office, or in line at the store and can have a huge effect on our mental state."   This simple exercise can help you calm down instantly and tap into a meditative state anywhere: Breathe in slowly to a count of 4. Breathe out slowly, counting down from 4. Get 3 moving meditations for people who can't sit still. READ THE ARTICLE > Wellness News 11-year-old girl's struggle to breathe was a sign of a rare trachea tumor What seemed like a cold, eventually caused girl, 11, breathing problems. She had COVID-19. When she developed pneumothorax doctors found a cancerous trachea tumor 11-year-old girl's struggle to breathe was a sign of a rare trachea tumor What seemed like a cold, eventually caused girl, 11, breathing problems. She had COVID-19. When she developed pneumothorax doctors found a cancerous trachea tumor Unexplained rise in brain infections and abscesses in kids: Signs parents should know Pediatrics researchers find an unexplained increase in brain abscesses in kids and teens in Nevada. A surge in children's respiratory illnesses could be why. Unexplained rise in brain infections and abscesses in kids: Signs parents should know Pediatrics researchers find an unexplained increase in brain abscesses in kids and teens in Nevada. A surge in children's respiratory illnesses could be why. 'Bruise' turned out to be deadly melanoma hiding on 21-year-old's nail A black line in your nail can be a sign of melanoma, or it can be a normal part of your nail bed. A woman's story can help you identify the difference. 'Bruise' turned out to be deadly melanoma hiding on 21-year-old's nail A black line in your nail can be a sign of melanoma, or it can be a normal part of your nail bed. A woman's story can help you identify the difference. Thanks for letting us in your inbox! See you again tomorrow morning. Want to refer a friend? Subscribe here Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 Manage Subscriptions | Unsubscribe | Privacy | Contact MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION | UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT