Happiness Break: Making Space for You, with Alex Elle
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May 1, 2025
Join Alex Elle for a brief yet transformative meditation focused on making space for clarity and ease in your life. Embrace deep breathing to release fears and stress, promoting a sense of inner peace. Discover the power of self-compassion as you reflect on what truly matters. Choose a meaningful phrase from the practice to keep your intentions alive throughout the day. Remember, making space takes time and patience, so offer yourself grace on this journey.
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Power of Self-Compassion
Practicing self-compassion reduces anxiety and distress while boosting happiness and resilience.
Mindful slowing down positively affects heart rate, inflammation, and sleep quality.
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Make Space for Healing
Reflect on where you want more clarity and what you want to breathe into in your life.
Give yourself permission to let go of fear and self-doubt to make space for healing and rest.
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Use Affirmations to Ground
Use daily affirmations like, "In the presence of fear, I will make space for courage."
Write down a resonant phrase and place it visibly to reinforce your intention.
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In 'How We Heal,' Alexandra Elle provides a life-changing invitation to heal oneself and reclaim peace. The book combines themes of self-healing, mindfulness, inner child work, and boundary setting, presenting easy-to-follow practices that have transformed Elle's life and the lives of her students. It includes a 4-part framework for healing, personal stories from Elle's journey of self-discovery, and insights from other notable voices. The book is designed to be accessible and encouraging, making it a must-have companion for anyone seeking to unlock their inner wisdom and confidence to heal on their own.
Consider what you want to make space for in your life in this 6-minute contemplation guided by Alex Elle.
Find a quiet place, settle your body, and reflect on where you want more clarity or ease in your life.
Breathe deeply, filling your belly on each inhale and softening your body on each exhale.
Notice the fears, doubts, or stresses you’re carrying and gently commit to letting them go.
Pick one phrase from the meditation that speaks to you most deeply (e.g., In the presence of chaos, I will make space for inner peace). Write it down on a sticky note and place it somewhere visible to keep the intention alive throughout your day.
Close your practice by offering yourself grace, trusting that making space takes time and patience.
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Today’s Happiness Break host:
ALEX ELLEis a breathwork coach, author and restorative writing teacher.
The Science of Happiness 