It’s a heavy world right now—what once was sufficient to “get us through the day” without overwhelming anxiety and exhaustion now seems to fail us. The days feel both longer and shorter, the to-do’s endless, parenting has become a daily struggle to maintain patience, and our support systems are more distant than ever before. A daily mindfulness practice can be short, simple, and still just as effective—without feeling like we’re adding one more thing to balance. By incorporating meditations and breathing techniques into your routine, you can combat stress, dial into a sense of calm, and learn to respond rather than react to whatever arises throughout the day.