Overcoming Overwhelm and Focusing on the Present Moment

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If anyone wants to do my laundry, you're welcome! I learned that taking things one moment at a time is the antidote to overwhelm. Instead of thinking about days of work, focus on the present moment and tackle tasks one at a time. Planning is important, but don't let it fuel overwhelming thoughts. Just focus on the next five minutes.

The office might be one of the most difficult places to not side with yourself, but it’s a concept that can help you navigate challenging situations at work.

Matthew is a meditation and dharma teacher with more than a decade of teaching experience and a passion for getting real about what it means to live well. He emphasizes humor, technique, and authentic kindness as a means to free the mind from unnecessary struggle and leave a healthier impact on the world.

Beyond Ten Percent Happier, Matthew has taught in prisons, schools, corporate events and continues to teach across North America in buddhist centers offering intensive silent retreats and dharma for urban daily life.

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