10% Happier with Dan Harris How To Handle Exhaustion, Disconnection, and Physical Pain | Meditation with Bart van Melik
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Jan 18, 2026 
In this engaging discussion, meditation teacher and psychotherapist Bart van Melik shares his insights on the importance of self-kindness during times of exhaustion and physical discomfort. He guides listeners through a gentle body scan meditation, encouraging the discovery of a single 'okay' spot in the body to focus on. Bart emphasizes a non-fixative approach, promoting curiosity and appreciation for our physical sensations. His reflective questions inspire kindness toward ourselves, fostering a deeper connection to our bodies amidst stress and anxiety.
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Meditate Without Grand Expectations
- Approach this meditation with no expectation of bliss, insight, or personality upgrade.
- Keep the practice low-key and free of pressure to make it sustainable.
Start With A Tiny Physical Anchor
- Find one small place in the body that feels okay and rest your attention there.
- Let kind awareness rest there without fixing or forcing anything.
The Body Is Doing More Than You Think
- The body is already doing so much: the heart is beating and lungs are moving even when you notice little else.
- Recognizing these basics anchors you in what is alive and present.