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How Practicing Mindfulness Just Might Make You More Productive (And More Ripped)
By Clay Skipper — 2018
Andy Puddicombe, co-founder of meditation app Headspace, explains how practicing mindfulness might help you better cope with stress, handle daunting projects, and get a better workout.
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