Everything, 30 at a time

Every meditation, breathing exercise, sleep story, focus session, guide and essay on SoftlyStill — 6,878 pieces, newest first, 30 to a page.

Meditation12 min

12-minute guided gratitude practice for heartbreak — on a Saturday morning

When heartbreak shows up on a Saturday morning, this 12-minute gratitude session gives you somewhere to put it down.

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Meditation5 min

5-minute guided grounding practice for fear of flying — at midday

5 minutes to meet fear of flying with less of a fight. A grounding practice, at midday.

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Focus25 min

Deep work timer: 25 minutes of studying (a fireplace), when the house is busy

One block of studying with a fireplace underneath. One pomodoro, long enough to get somewhere and short enough to start.

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Breathing2 min

Coherent 6-6 breath (6 · 6) for a hard week, if you are new to this

A six and six, the slower end of coherent breathing pattern, counted for you on screen.

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Meditation20 min

Insomnia: 20-minute breathing meditation, on a break

When insomnia shows up on a break, this 20-minute breathing session gives you somewhere to put it down.

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Meditation10 min

Financial stress: 10-minute letting go meditation, in the mid-afternoon

A 10-minute letting go session for financial stress, in the mid-afternoon. No app, no account — press start.

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Focus45 min

Deep work timer: 45 minutes of drawing (vinyl crackle), when the weather has kept you inside

One block of drawing with vinyl crackle underneath. A single class period, the length most people can hold before the quality drops.

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Breathing3 min

Quick 2-1-2-1 breath (2 · 1 · 2 · 1) for days when everything is too much, when your attention is scattered

A a brisk rhythm for when you need to be awake pattern, counted for you on screen.

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Meditation5 min

Grounding meditation for fatigue (5 min), at the airport

When fatigue shows up at the airport, this 5-minute grounding session gives you somewhere to put it down.

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Meditation15 min

15-minute gratitude meditation for focus, on the way out of work

A 15-minute gratitude session for focus, on the way out of work. No app, no account — press start.

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Focus90 min

Deep work timer: 90 minutes of reading (a fan or air conditioner), when you are short on time

One block of reading with a fan or air conditioner underneath. One full ultradian cycle, for work that needs a long runway.

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Breathing2 min

Uneven box breathing — 4 · 4 · 6 · 2 — for a hard conversation, when you have been meaning to start

A a square with one long side pattern, counted for you on screen.

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Meditation10 min

Meditation for contentment: 10-minute self-compassion session, on a train journey

When contentment shows up on a train journey, this 10-minute self-compassion session gives you somewhere to put it down.

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Meditation3 min

Meditation for self-doubt: 3-minute breathing session, in the evening

A 3-minute breathing session for self-doubt, in the evening. No app, no account — press start.

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Focus25 min

25-minute focus block for thesis writing — distant thunder, on a day that started badly

A timer, a short prep list, and 25 minutes to add to the pile.

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Breathing2 min

4-8 breathing — 4 · 8 — for a big decision, before something difficult

A in for four, out for eight pattern, counted for you on screen.

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Meditation15 min

Noting for panic: 15 minutes, before an interview

When panic shows up before an interview, this 15-minute noting session gives you somewhere to put it down.

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Meditation7 min

Softening for tight shoulders and neck: 7 minutes, before bed

A 7-minute softening session for tight shoulders and neck, before bed. No app, no account — press start.

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Focus50 min

50-minute focus block for design work — café murmur, when you are at home and cannot settle

A timer, a short prep list, and 50 minutes to make decisions.

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Breathing2 min

5-2-7 breathing — 5 · 2 · 7 — for Friday evening, when the house is busy

The pattern is 5 · 2 · 7, which is five, a brief hold, then seven out.

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Meditation3 min

3-minute guided body scan practice for heartbreak — on exam day

Slow, spoken guidance for heartbreak. A body scan session you can do on exam day.

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Meditation12 min

Self-compassion meditation for public speaking fear (12 min), in the middle of the night

A 12-minute self-compassion session for public speaking fear, in the middle of the night. No app, no account — press start.

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Focus90 min

90-minute focus block for decluttering — a fireplace, after eating too much

A timer, a short prep list, and 90 minutes to move things out.

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Breathing2 min

Coherent 4-4 breathing for physical discomfort, if you are fitting this around other people

The pattern is 4 · 4, which is four and four, if five feels like a stretch.

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Meditation7 min

Falling asleep: 7-minute softening meditation, before a presentation

Slow, spoken guidance for falling asleep. A softening session you can do before a presentation.

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Meditation20 min

Meditation for deadline pressure: 20-minute noting session, beside your desk

A 20-minute noting session for deadline pressure, beside your desk. No app, no account — press start.

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Focus25 min

Focus session for admin and email: 25 minutes, distant traffic, if you are tired of apps

25 minutes of admin and email, with distant traffic and a note on what to do when you drift.

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Breathing2 min

Box breathing for the early months, when you have more time than usual

The pattern is 4 · 4 · 4 · 4, which is four equal sides, like tracing a square.

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Meditation12 min

12-minute self-compassion meditation for low energy, before a hard conversation

Slow, spoken guidance for low energy. A self-compassion session you can do before a hard conversation.

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Meditation5 min

5-minute body scan meditation for focus, between meetings

A 5-minute body scan session for focus, between meetings. No app, no account — press start.

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