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Be more present

LEARNING PLAN

Be more present

In our hyper-connected, distraction-filled world, most people spend their days lost in thoughts about the past or worries about the future, missing the richness of the present moment. This learning plan is ideal for anyone feeling overwhelmed by mental clutter, seeking to reduce stress and anxiety, or wanting to experience greater peace and clarity in daily life.

ByCommunity User
2 h 30 m
12 coursesUpdated 5 days ago
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How This Learning Plan Was Made

This plan was crafted by BeFreed’s proprietary AI to help you learn Be more present with ease. It is curated from in-depth research on the topic and structured around the most effective learning journeys proven by BeFreed users.

Each episode delivers bite-sized, high-impact lessons distilled from world-class sources — bestselling books, research papers, and expert insights. Together, they form a sophisticated yet accessible path to mastering Be more present.

What You'll Learn

  • Understand why your mind wanders and identify the specific barriers keeping you trapped in past and future thinking
  • Develop a personalized daily mindfulness practice using meditation, breathing techniques, and simple rituals that fit your lifestyle
  • Maintain calm awareness during hectic moments and transform everyday activities into opportunities for presence
  • Apply neuroscience-backed techniques to deepen your awareness and create lasting behavioral change
  • Experience life more fully by cultivating unshakeable moment-to-moment presence that reduces stress and enhances well-being

Discover the fundamental nature of presence and why the mind wanders—explore what it means to be here now and the barriers that keep you trapped in past and future.

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The Power of Now

Spiritual guide to living in the present moment

8 m
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The Wisdom of Insecurity

Embrace the present, find fulfillment in impermanence and insecurity.

9 m
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The Power of Now: Your Gateway to Freedom

Discover Eckhart Tolle's revolutionary teachings on present-moment awareness, breaking free from mental time travel, and accessing the peace that exists beyond your thoughts and stories.

26 m

Learn practical, accessible techniques to cultivate moment-to-moment awareness through meditation, breathing exercises, and simple daily rituals that anchor you in the present.

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The Miracle of Mindfulness

Practical mindfulness exercises for inner peace and self-awareness in everyday life.

8 m
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Peace Is Every Step

A mindful guide to finding inner peace and living fully in the present moment through simple daily practices.

11 m
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How to Be Present and Live in the Moment

Discover ancient wisdom and modern science on cultivating presence. Transform ordinary moments into sacred experiences through mindful breathing, conscious awareness, and letting go of the illusion of seeking what you already have.

23 m

Master the art of maintaining awareness amid chaos, distractions, and daily demands—transform your entire day from morning to evening into opportunities for presence.

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The Mindful Day

Practical mindfulness for busy lives, from morning to evening.

12 m
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Wherever You Go, There You Are

A transformative guide to mindfulness meditation, offering practical techniques for cultivating awareness and inner peace in everyday life.

9 m
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Reclaiming the Present Moment

Discover the science-backed benefits of present moment awareness and practical techniques to regain control of your attention amid life's chaos and constant distractions.

1 m

Explore sophisticated practices that cultivate profound presence through neuroscience-backed techniques and develop unshakeable awareness that transforms how you experience life itself.

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Aware

Master the Wheel of Awareness for focus, presence, and peace in daily life.

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The Mind Illuminated

A comprehensive, step-by-step meditation guide integrating Buddhist wisdom and brain science.

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Mindfulness: Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Science

Discover how mindfulness can transform your daily life through evidence-based practices that reduce stress, improve focus, and enhance well-being. Learn practical techniques backed by neuroscience research.

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