Learn the art of Mindful Living with Melli O’Brien
About Melli
Melli is a qualified meditation, mindfulness and yoga teacher who specialises in teaching multi-day ‘immersion’ retreats. Known for her down-to-earth, engaging and authentic teaching style, she has guided thousands of people through her popular retreats and courses.
She is also a speaker and co-founder and host of The Mindfulness Summit, the world’s largest mindfulness conference. Her work has been featured in the Huffington Post, Sydney Morning Herald, Elephant Journal, Yoga Journal and more.
Her passion is demystifying, simplifying (and showing the science behind) the world’s wisdom teachings and making them accessible and practical for everyday people.
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Immerse yourself in nature, enjoy healthy food and learn meditation and the art of mindful living. Relax, unwind and learn valuable skills that will last a lifetime.
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From custom made workshops for business to keynote speaking at conferences. Learn how Melli can bring her knowledge and wisdom to your organisation or event.
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Enjoy ‘mindfulness masterclass’ videos with leading experts, get free meditations and read value packed articles on mindful living.
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Featured Posts
The Four Keys to Overcoming Negative Thinking…for Good
Do you ever struggle with negative thinking? If you have a harsh inner critic or get caught in worry, stress, anxiety, depression or wrestle with low self-worth, then you know some of the symptoms first hand. Negative (unhelpful) thinking patterns can have a strong...
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G’day, and thanks so much for reading! I’m Melli, I’m a mindfulness teacher but first and foremost, a mindfulness practitioner. You can find out more about me here. I originally created this blog as a way to support those who had completed a mindfulness retreat or...
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What Is Mindfulness? (And What Does It Mean To You?)
Have you ever driven your car somewhere and arrived at your destination only to realise you remember nothing about your journey? Or started eating a packet of chips and then suddenly noticed all you had left in your hands was an empty packet? Most of us have! These...
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Free articles, masterclasses, meditations and videos from the blog
How to Develop True Confidence (and Let Go of Approval-Seeking)
What is true confidence? There are a lot of misconceptions about confidence. People sometimes assume it’s a product of achieving something in particular, having nice things or looking a certain way. Some people try to talk themselves into confidence by thinking...
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The Simplest Way to Settle a Busy Mind
A simple, powerful, proven way to settle a busy mind so you can get it all done with more calm, clarity and enjoyment.
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Why Mindful Listening Is a Radical Act of Love
When was the last time you felt truly seen and heard by someone? Can you remember what it felt like? Perhaps you can remember a feeling of being cared about? Maybe you felt relaxed, calm and open? When someone gives us their undivided attention the message it sends is...
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Are the Things That Matter Getting Your Attention?
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” ~ Mary Oliver Are the things that matter most getting your time and attention, or are you too busy for them? Are you finding time to enjoy the things that light you up and make you happy, or...
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When You Don’t Know What to Do with Your Life
I have great news. You don’t have to know ‘what to do with your life.’ You don’t don’t need a ten-year plan. You don’t need to wait till you ‘get there’ or wait to ‘reach your potential’. You just need to be present each moment, each day—respond to what arises, learn...
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The Power of Choice
We make decisions every day—from seemingly inconsequential choices, to larger ones that can affect the course of our lives. Part of the power of Mindfulness is that it allows us to make wiser choices—the ones that lead towards living a more healthy, meaningful and...
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