274: Mindfulness: Being Present

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274: Mindfulness: Being Present

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In this episode we talk about mindfulness and being present in our worlds. We dive into what causes the friction to take you out of mindfulness and tips on how to get back to being mindful. We take a bit of a journey on this one. I think you'll love it! Check out the official GTD Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more:

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Apr 21, 2023

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