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51 pieces to slow down with. Filter by topic, or search.

Everything published on Screen Meditation is listed here, newest first. Use the topic filters to narrow it down, or the search box if you already know what you are after.

A word on how the collection is organised. Most articles belong to more than one topic, because most problems do — a piece on overthinking at night is equally a sleep article and an anxiety article, and it appears under both. The filters reflect that rather than forcing every piece into a single box.

If you are new here and want a starting point rather than a list: the meditation posture and how long to meditate guides cover the practical questions that end most beginner practices, and the STOP method gives you something usable in ninety seconds with no prior practice at all.

What every article here has in common is the same three things — the actual steps, an honest estimate of how long it takes, and a clear note on who it does not suit. That last one matters. A technique that works for someone else and not for you is not a personal failing, and knowing the difference saves months.

Where to start

Beyond those, the filters above are the fastest way in. They are organised by problem rather than by tradition, so if you know what is actually bothering you — sleep, anxiety, an old resentment, a relationship, a wandering mind — the relevant topic will have several pieces on it, and each one says at the top who it suits and who should skip it.

Progressive Muscle Relaxation Scripts
Screen Fatigue

Progressive Muscle Relaxation Scripts

Evidence-based digital guide to progressive muscle relaxation scripts with interactive wellness tools and somatic mindfulness protocols.

September 20, 20268 min
A person sitting on a wooden chair with both feet flat on the floor in a quiet room
Emotional Healing

How to Stop Dissociating: What to Do, and When

Sorted by how far gone you are: the first ten seconds, the next two minutes, the hour after.

September 16, 202611 min
A person standing in silhouette at a bright window, looking out
Self-Improvement

How to Stop Caring What People Think

Three different problems hide behind one sentence. The replay afterwards is the costly one.

September 16, 202610 min
A person outdoors in cold air, breathing out slowly, breath visible
Stress & Anxiety Relief

How to Stop Racing Thoughts: Speed, Not Content

Why racing thoughts respond to slowing the body, and the physical drivers worth testing first.

September 16, 202610 min
A folded woollen blanket at the end of a neatly made bed in soft daylight
Emotional Healing

Self-Soothing Techniques, Sorted by How You Feel

Twenty techniques matched to the state you are in, and where soothing turns into avoiding.

September 16, 202610 min
A wide open sky with slow-moving clouds above a distant horizon
Stress & Anxiety Relief

How to Stop Worrying About Things You Can’t Control

A sorting procedure for worry you cannot act on, and the case where it is grief rather than worry.

September 16, 202610 min
A person sitting on a doorstep at sunrise holding a mug
Stress & Anxiety Relief

Morning Anxiety: What to Do in the First Hour

Why it peaks at waking, and a first hour that works — the first 60 seconds, phone, caffeine and food.

September 12, 202610 min
A person sitting alone on a park bench with a soft city skyline behind
Relationships & Family

How to Stop People Pleasing: The Sentences to Use

The exact sentences for declining, the guilt in the 20 minutes after, and what to do when they push.

September 12, 202611 min
A person writing by hand in an open notebook at a wooden table
Emotional Healing

Shadow Work Prompts: 40, Plus How to End a Session

Forty prompts in five groups, plus a closing routine and the honest limits of doing this alone.

September 12, 202612 min
Both hands wrapped around a warm mug beside an open notebook on a wooden table
Stress & Anxiety Relief

Journal Prompts for Anxiety: 37 Prompts, Grouped by Job

Thirty-seven prompts grouped by job, how to run a session, and the sign it has turned to rumination.

September 12, 20269 min
A person walking alone along an empty beach at dawn, footprints trailing behind them
Emotional Healing

How to Let Go of the Past: Two Different Jobs

Regret and resentment are two different jobs. How to tell which you have, and what each one needs.

September 12, 20269 min
A person sitting cross-legged on a floor cushion beside a bright window
Meditation for Beginners

Meditation Posture: How to Sit Without Going Numb

The seven points, every sitting position and who it suits, and the one adjustment that stops your legs going numb.

September 9, 202611 min
A person sitting on a bench with bare feet pressed flat against the ground
Stress & Anxiety Relief

Somatic Exercises for Anxiety: 7 That Work on the Body

Seven exercises you have probably not tried, the mechanism behind each, how often to practise, and when to stop.

September 9, 202611 min
A person seen from behind looking out of a rain-streaked window
Mindfulness

Meditation for Intrusive Thoughts: What It Can and Cannot Do

It will not stop them arriving. It can change what they cost you — plus the trap hidden in the usual advice.

September 9, 202610 min
A candle flame burning against a dark background
Meditation Techniques

Candle Meditation: The Half of Trataka Nobody Teaches

The practice has two phases and most guides describe only the first. Gazing, the afterimage, and eye comfort.

September 9, 202611 min
A person sitting outdoors at sunset surrounded by candlelight
Guided Meditation

Yoga Nidra Script: A 25-Minute Practice to Read Yourself

A full 25-minute yoga nidra script in plain language, written for practising alone — six stages, marked pauses, and what to do when you keep falling asleep.

September 8, 202617 min
A person standing outdoors with arms open wide, releasing physical tension
Stress & Anxiety Relief

Progressive Muscle Relaxation Script (Read Aloud)

The full script in eleven muscle groups, a five-minute version, and the two rules most recordings get wrong.

September 7, 202612 min
A person sitting at home with a hand resting on their heart in warm light
Guided Meditation

Loving-Kindness Meditation Script (With the Phrases)

The full script in five stages, the phrases to use, and the stage almost everyone gets stuck on.

September 7, 202611 min
Meditation for Burnout: What Helps When You Are Empty
Stress & Anxiety Relief

Meditation for Burnout: What Helps When You Are Empty

Meditation adapted for burnout rather than stress: five short practices that work when you are flat, and the honest limit of what they can fix.

September 6, 202611 min
The 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique (Done Properly)
Stress & Anxiety Relief

The 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique (Done Properly)

The pacing mistake that makes it useless, what to do when you cannot smell anything, and how to adapt it at 3am.

September 6, 202610 min
Meditation for Anger Management: Finding the Gap
Emotional Healing

Meditation for Anger Management: Finding the Gap

Finding your physical countdown, four practices that build the gap, and what actually works at the peak.

September 6, 202612 min
How to Stop Overthinking at Night: A Practical Guide
Sleep Meditation

How to Stop Overthinking at Night: A Practical Guide

Why your mind waits until bedtime, the worry appointment that does most of the work, and what to do at three in the morning.

September 6, 202611 min
Mindfulness for Kids: 7 Practices That Actually Work
Relationships & Family

Mindfulness for Kids: 7 Practices That Actually Work

Seven practices children will actually do, why teaching it mid-meltdown fails, and the one thing that matters more than any technique.

September 6, 202612 min
A person sitting quietly in soft morning light during a short meditation
Meditation for Beginners

How Long Should You Meditate?

Most people quit meditation over a number. Five minutes every day beats twenty minutes twice a week — here is how to pick a length you will actually keep…

September 5, 20269 min
Soft morning light over calm water, suggesting a slow process of emotional healing
Emotional Healing

The 7 Stages of Emotional Healing: A Practical Guide

What happens at each stage, where meditation genuinely helps, and the flat middle stage that makes most people quit.

September 6, 202611 min
Evening Meditation: A Complete Guide to Relaxation and Mindfulness
Meditation Blog

Evening Meditation: How to Wind Down and Sleep Better

A practical evening routine: seven steps, how long to sit, what to do when your mind speeds up, and how to keep it going on a bad week.

September 6, 202610 min
A field of wildflowers in soft light, suggesting a return to something early and gentle
Emotional Healing

Inner Child Healing: How to Start, Without the Woo

The signs an old pattern is running your reactions, six practices that work, and when to stop and see a therapist instead.

September 6, 202610 min
A person pausing over a warm drink in morning light before starting the day
Mindfulness

Mindful Living: How to Actually Do It on a Busy Day

Seven anchors that attach to a day you already have, and why "just be present" fails as an instruction.

September 6, 202610 min
How to Practice Gratitude Meditation
Meditation Blog

How to Practice Gratitude Meditation

Gratitude meditation is a powerful practice that can transform your mindset and bring more joy into your daily life.…

May 30, 20263 min
A person sitting outdoors at sunset practising a slow breathing exercise
Breathing Exercises

Breathing Exercises for Anxiety: 6 Techniques That Work

Six techniques, when to use each one, and the common mistake that makes people feel worse instead of calmer.

September 6, 202611 min
A person lying down with eyes closed in a calm, dimly lit room during a body scan meditation
Sleep Meditation

Body Scan Meditation for Sleep: A Step-by-Step Guide

The full sequence, feet-to-head versus head-to-feet, how long it should take, and why falling asleep halfway through is fine.

September 6, 202610 min
A person standing with arms open in warm sunrise light, suggesting self-acceptance
Self-Improvement

Self-Compassion: How to Stop Being So Hard on Yourself

Seven practices, why the fear that it will make you lazy is backwards, and what to do when you actually did something wrong.

September 6, 202610 min
Complete Guide to Focus Meditation
Self-Improvement

Complete Guide to Focus Meditation

In a world of constant distractions, where notifications pull us in a dozen different directions before breakfast,…

May 30, 20264 min
Why Is It Important to Know Yourself? Self-Knowledge Explained
Self-Improvement

Why Is It Important to Know Yourself? Self-Knowledge Explained

Why Is It Important to Know Yourself? The Psychology of Self-Knowledge and Emotional Self-Insight Understanding why it…

May 20, 20269 min
What to Be Grateful For: How Gratitude Improves Mental Health
Emotional Healing

What to Be Grateful For: How Gratitude Improves Mental Health

What to Be Grateful For: How Practicing Gratitude Can Improve Your Mental Health and Happiness Knowing what you are…

May 19, 20269 min
How to Be Consciously Focused on the Present Moment Every Day
Guided Practices

How to Be Consciously Focused on the Present Moment Every Day

How to Stop Living on Autopilot and Become Consciously Focused on the Present Moment Being consciously focused on the…

May 18, 20269 min
Examples of Intentions to Help You Live a More Meaningful Life
Mindfulness

Examples of Intentions to Help You Live a More Meaningful Life

Examples of Intentions That Help You Live With Intention and Create a More Meaningful Life Setting clear examples of…

May 18, 20269 min
How Mindfulness Helps You Live Life to the Fullest
Meditation for Beginners

How Mindfulness Helps You Live Life to the Fullest

How Mindfulness Helps You Live Life to the Fullest Every Day Living life to the fullest sounds like something…

May 18, 20268 min
How to Be Kind to Yourself Without Feeling Guilty
Emotional Healing

How to Be Kind to Yourself Without Feeling Guilty

How to Be Kind to Yourself Without Feeling Guilty Learning how to be kind to yourself is one of…

May 18, 20268 min
Mirror Exercise: A Complete Guide to Self-Confidence and Emotional Healing
Emotional Healing

Mirror Exercise: A Complete Guide to Self-Confidence and Emotional Healing

Mirror Exercise for Self-Confidence and Emotional Healing The mirror exercise is one of the most powerful and underused…

May 18, 20267 min
Parents Arguing: How It Affects Children’s Mental Health
Emotional Healing

Parents Arguing: How It Affects Children’s Mental Health

Parents Arguing: How It Affects Children’s Mental Health and Emotional Security Parents arguing is one of the most…

May 15, 202610 min
How to Stop Focusing on Your Breathing During Meditation
Breathing Exercises

How to Stop Focusing on Your Breathing During Meditation

How to Stop Focusing on Your Breathing During Meditation Knowing how to stop focusing on your breathing is one…

May 15, 202610 min
Pixel Thoughts: Let Go of Negative Thoughts With Mindfulness
Breathing Exercises

Pixel Thoughts: Let Go of Negative Thoughts With Mindfulness

Pixel Thoughts: How to Let Go of Negative Thoughts and Calm Anxiety Pixel thoughts is a mindfulness-based visualization…

May 14, 202610 min
Grief and Love: Healing Through Mindfulness and Compassion
Emotional Healing

Grief and Love: Healing Through Mindfulness and Compassion

Grief and Love: How Mindfulness, Compassion, and Support Help You Heal Grief and love are inseparable. You cannot…

May 14, 202611 min
Bottling Up Emotions: How Mindfulness Helps You Let Go
Emotional Healing

Bottling Up Emotions: How Mindfulness Helps You Let Go

Bottling Up Emotions: How to Stop Suppressing Feelings With Mindfulness Bottling up emotions is something most people…

May 14, 202610 min
Healing the Inner Child: Mindfulness Practices for Emotional Pain
Emotional Healing

Healing the Inner Child: Mindfulness Practices for Emotional Pain

Healing the Inner Child: Mindfulness Practices to Release Emotional Pain and Reconnect With Yourself Healing the inner…

May 13, 20269 min
Mindfulness for Type A Personality: Stop Stress & Overthinking
Meditation for Beginners

Mindfulness for Type A Personality: Stop Stress & Overthinking

Mindfulness for Type A Personality: How to Reduce Stress and Overthinking Mindfulness for Type A personality is not…

May 13, 202611 min
Mindful Communication: How to Stop Gossiping for Good
Mindfulness

Mindful Communication: How to Stop Gossiping for Good

Mindful communication is the deliberate practice of speaking with awareness, intention, and honesty — and it is one of…

May 11, 202611 min
STOP Method: The Mindfulness Technique That Resets Your Mind
Breathing Exercises

STOP Method: The Mindfulness Technique That Resets Your Mind

The STOP method is a four-step mindfulness intervention designed to interrupt automatic stress responses and return you…

May 11, 202610 min
Phrases of Compassion: What to Say & How to Mean It
Emotional Healing

Phrases of Compassion: What to Say & How to Mean It

Phrases of Compassion: What to Say & How to Mean It Phrases of compassion are not just kind words…

May 11, 202610 min
Mirror Gazing: Benefits, Techniques & How to Practice It
Emotional Healing

Mirror Gazing: Benefits, Techniques & How to Practice It

Mirror Gazing: Benefits, Techniques & How to Practice It Mirror gazing is the practice of looking steadily into your…

May 10, 20268 min
Breathing Ball: Benefits, Techniques & Exercises for Kids
Breathing Exercises

Breathing Ball: Benefits, Techniques & Exercises for Kids

Breathing Ball: Benefits, Techniques & Exercises for Kids A breathing ball is one of the most effective, science-backed…

May 9, 20267 min