Very demure, very mindful' may be trending on TikTok and talk of mental health is perhaps the Internet's favourite go-to fodder, but let's be honest — how much time do most of us really make for meditation and mindfulness beyond lip service? Constantly being stuck on a hamster wheel of 9am board meetings, meal preps, 10-step skincare routines, soccer mom duties, dinner plans and workout schedules doesn't help. As a result, taking care of your inner well-being often takes a backseat. But remember that you can't pour from an empty chalice. Which is why slowing down — even if it's just for 10 minutes every day — is important to maintain a sense of balance in our fast-paced lives. The '...but I am so busy' excuse cannot cut it when it's your own inner peace you're talking about. Not sure where to begin? We asked the experts on how to build a routine that grounds you even as you are always on the go.
