If you've been telling yourself you "should" meditate but can't find the time, or you've tried it once and felt like you were doing it wrong—this one's for you. Here's the thing: mindfulness isn't about adding another task to your to-do list. It's not about sitting in silence for an hour while your brain screams at you about everything you should be doing instead. We break down what mindfulness actually looks like when you're overwhelmed (spoiler: it's not what Instagram makes it seem), how to find those micro-moments throughout your day when life is throwing everything at you, and why watching yourself like you're a character in a movie might be the key to staying sane. Shannon just did a global meditation with 1,000 people on Zoom (yes, really) and found more peace than she's had in months. Lauren's been shifting her language from "I have to" to "I get to"—and adding why it matters. It's simple. It works. And it might save you this holiday season. In This Episode: Why mindfulness is a muscle (and how to build it without adding to your overwhelm) The "I get to" practice that changes everything—plus the extra layer that makes it stick How to observe your life like you're watching a movie (and why that's actually healthy) The invisible load women carry (and how Fair Play breaks it down) One good humiliation a day: why watching your reaction is the practice If you're heading into the holidays feeling maxed out, burnt out, or just barely holding it together—take a breath. We're all in the dance together. Listen to Open Doors wherever you get your podcasts! 🎧