Did my sister sound mad on the phone, or am I imagining things?
The mind feels like its in thinking overdrive and often lacks completeness of action.
In fact, the origins of the term monkey mind go all the way back to ancient Chinese folklore.
Monkey mind is a term for the unconscious mind, which is run by habitual patterns rather than awareness.
That said, the occasional appearance of monkey mind happens to everyone, says Chen.
In fact, its one of the reasons she initially developed a meditation practice.
life coach, meditation expert, and founder of one-on-one coaching program Embrace Your Brilliance
I was in my mid-30s approaching burnout, she says.
How to tame your monkey mind and return to the present moment
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As you rest, do some analytical digging, says Lee.
What Would You Tell Your Younger Self?
Most people who practice meditation have trouble with radical acceptance, says Lee.
You: 1, Monkey Mind: 0.
life coach, meditation expert, and founder of one-on-one coaching program Embrace Your Brilliance
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