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Are you resting enough to perform at your best? Why sleep and rest are vital to wellbeing.
Taking some time out for peak performance “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes… including you.” –...

Karen Makkai
Aug 197 min read


Outside, Offline and with Others
How being in nature, taking a break from technology and social supports and connection can impact your wellbeing

Karen Makkai
May 16 min read


Post Traumatic Growth: The tale of the little trees that could.
While on a bushwalk early one morning I noticed the most unusual circular clump of small trees growing beside the path. On closer...

Karen Makkai
Feb 6, 20243 min read


The Squeaky Fan: A lesson in attention and perspective
"There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so" - Shakespeare One morning on my recent silent retreat I awoke early, well...

Karen Makkai
Dec 21, 20233 min read


What is the secret to lasting happiness?
It’s no secret that the pursuit of happiness is one of the most fundamental parts of being alive and being human. The Americans even...

Karen Makkai
Oct 7, 20236 min read


Meditation is not a silver bullet… and why you should do it anyway.
There is a lot of new evidence coming out about the benefits of a regular meditation practice. For my take, see last month’s blog. With...

Karen Makkai
Aug 13, 20234 min read


Why meditate? Here's ten reasons, backed by science
Ten great reasons to meditate, all backed by science.

Karen Makkai
Jul 16, 20234 min read


Welcome to Real Life Meditation
It's meditation... for real life. I'm Karen, founder of Real Life Meditation and passionate meditator. Finding meditation has been a...

Karen Makkai
Apr 11, 20231 min read
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