How to be mindful if you hate meditating

I've lost track of how many times people have asked me if I've tried meditating. As an anxiety-inclined person, I’m an ideal candidate for the calming powers of mindfulness. But my answer is always, "Yes, I've tried, and no, it didn't do anything for me."

Fortunately, meditation isn’t the only way to achieve mindfulness—which is generally defined as the ability to be fully present and in tune with your feelings, bodily sensations, and environment. I asked a handful of experts to share mindfulness techniques that don't involve sitting eyes closed, cross-legged on the floor. These are the three I’m most excited to try:

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