Jen Knox

Award-winning author, mindset coach, and wellness educator.

Jen Knox (CPLC, MFA, YTT) is an award-winning author, mindset coach, and wellness educator. She loves empowering people to break through blocks and find their personal flow using a holistic approach. Jen taught writing and yoga for over a decade and launched a leadership program at Ohio State University. She shares meditation techniques, personal leadership tools, and the transformational power of creativity in her coaching and writing. View her Aura coach profile at: https://www.aurahealth.io/coaches/jen-knox

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Jen Knox

How to Get and Stay Motivated
November 7, 2024

How to Get and Stay Motivated

We can find motivation even during times of stress with these helpful tips from Aura Health.

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Mental Wellness
Meditation Styles: What Are They and Which One is Right For You?
October 30, 2024

Meditation Styles: What Are They and Which One is Right For You?

Exploring different types of meditation can help you to reduce stress and anxiety, better manage emotions, and live with more compassion.

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Meditation
Approachable self-esteem journal prompts to get your confidence back
October 28, 2024

Approachable self-esteem journal prompts to get your confidence back

Transform your self-view with daily journaling. A few minutes each day can boost self-esteem, build self-love, and foster personal growth. Dive into self-awareness and discover new perspectives with simple prompts. Start today for lasting positive change.

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Mindfulness
How to Start Practicing Mindfulness
October 23, 2024

How to Start Practicing Mindfulness

Demystify mindfulness and take steps to implement the practice into your daily life.

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Mindfulness
Meditation and Mindfulness for Pain: A Path to Stress Reduction
October 16, 2024

Meditation and Mindfulness for Pain: A Path to Stress Reduction

Mindfulness and meditation can help you to cope with acute and chronic pain. 

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Mindfulness
How to Cope with Emotional Triggers Effectively
October 14, 2024

How to Cope with Emotional Triggers Effectively

Emotional triggers can seem overwhelming, but we can take control of our reactions and behaviors with mindfulness.

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Mental Wellness
Train Your Brain to Master Anything in Life with Mindful Repetition and SMART goals
October 3, 2024

Train Your Brain to Master Anything in Life with Mindful Repetition and SMART goals

We can use repetition to master tasks and train our brains to be more present with mindfulness and clear intention.

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Productivity
Finding Things to be Grateful For — 30 Prompts for When It's Tough!
September 12, 2024

Finding Things to be Grateful For — 30 Prompts for When It's Tough!

Gratitude improves mental health, enhances relationships and social bonds, and can lead to more happiness.

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Gratitude
Can Hypnotherapy Help with Anxiety and Phobias?
September 10, 2024

Can Hypnotherapy Help with Anxiety and Phobias?

Hypnotherapy has the potential to support those with anxiety and fears by working with deep-seated thoughts. 

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Meditation
How to Use Gardening As a Meditation
August 29, 2024

How to Use Gardening As a Meditation

Discover how gardening can become a mindful meditation practice that reduces stress and boosts relaxation.

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Meditation
How Mindfulness Can Help Ease Social Anxiety
August 27, 2024

How Mindfulness Can Help Ease Social Anxiety

Struggling with social anxiety? Discover how mindfulness and CBT can help you feel more at ease in any situation.

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Mindfulness
Forest Bathing: Exploring Mindfulness in Nature
August 22, 2024

Forest Bathing: Exploring Mindfulness in Nature

Discover the ancient practice of forest bathing and how immersing in nature can reduce stress and boost well-being.

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Wellness
How to Sit With Uncomfortable Feelings and Process Emotions
August 20, 2024

How to Sit With Uncomfortable Feelings and Process Emotions

Embrace discomfort to find peace. Learn how mindfulness can help you sit with difficult emotions and grow.

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Wellness
Why Kundalini Yoga Is the Secret to Better Health
August 20, 2024

Why Kundalini Yoga Is the Secret to Better Health

Curious about Kundalini yoga? Discover its powerful practices, spiritual benefits, and what to expect in your first class.

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Yoga
How to Calm & Control Your Emotions with Mindfulness
August 14, 2024

How to Calm & Control Your Emotions with Mindfulness

Struggling with emotions like anger and stress? Discover how mindfulness can help you manage them and improve your well-being.

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Mindfulness
Why Meditate for Anxiety? Unlocking the Benefits
August 12, 2024

Why Meditate for Anxiety? Unlocking the Benefits

Explore how mindfulness meditation can alleviate anxiety, offering practical techniques, guided practices, and resources to help manage stress and find inner calm.

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Meditation
A Little Voice in Your Head: The Science of Your Internal Monologues
August 9, 2024

A Little Voice in Your Head: The Science of Your Internal Monologues

Explore how your inner voice can guide or hinder you, and learn mindfulness techniques to shift negative self-talk.

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Wellness
How to Show Your Appreciation: Expressing Gratitude without Saying 'Thank You'
August 7, 2024

How to Show Your Appreciation: Expressing Gratitude without Saying 'Thank You'

Expressing gratitude changes the way we think. As you read these words, I invite you to imagine giving someone you love a card or present, writing them a letter, or...

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Gratitude
Benefits of Body Scan Meditation
August 7, 2024

Benefits of Body Scan Meditation

The body scan meditation is often classified as a healing mindfulness meditation because it helps you change your relationship with your body....

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Meditation
How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome with Mindfulness
August 7, 2024

How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome with Mindfulness

I teach a class about getting over imposter syndrome, and it's always amazing how similar we humans are when it comes to feeling as though we don't belong...

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Mental Wellness
Improve Your Mental Health with These 10 Self Care Practices
August 7, 2024

Improve Your Mental Health with These 10 Self Care Practices

Self-care is essential for supporting mental health and overall wellness. In this article, we'll discuss 10 self-care practices and discuss...

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Mental Wellness
Supporting Employee Mental Health with Mindfulness Benefits
August 6, 2024

Supporting Employee Mental Health with Mindfulness Benefits

What is mindfulness, exactly, and how it can be beneficial in a work setting? Quite simply, mindfulness is presence and compassion...

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Mindfulness
Stop the Procrastination Cycle with Mindfulness and Meditation
August 6, 2024

Stop the Procrastination Cycle with Mindfulness and Meditation

Procrastination is a habit that can impact our lives and our ability to be productive, accomplish goals, and maintain healthy relationships. While occasionally, it can be forgiven, over time, if we repeatedly procrastinate, it frustrates those we are in a relationship with, personally...

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Mindfulness
STOP Method: A Mindfulness Exercise to Help You Stay Present
August 5, 2024

STOP Method: A Mindfulness Exercise to Help You Stay Present

Learn how the STOP method (Stop, Take a breath, Observe, Proceed) helps implement mindfulness, manage stress, and anxiety.

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Mindfulness
How to Build Resilience to Safeguard Your Health
August 4, 2024

How to Build Resilience to Safeguard Your Health

Resilience isn’t innate; it's a skill we can learn. Discover how to build mental resilience through self-awareness, protective factors, and practical strategies like mindfulness and journaling.

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Resilience
Guided Breathing Exercises to Reduce Stress
August 4, 2024

Guided Breathing Exercises to Reduce Stress

Learn targeted breathing techniques to manage stress and boost energy. Discover 4-7-8 breathing, box breathing, and more.

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Breathwork
How Mantras Can Magnify Your Meditation Practice
August 4, 2024

How Mantras Can Magnify Your Meditation Practice

Discover how using mantras can elevate your meditation practice, set intentions, and calm your mind for better focus.

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Meditation
Unlocking Emotional Well-Being: Top Mental Wellness Activities
August 4, 2024

Unlocking Emotional Well-Being: Top Mental Wellness Activities

Emotional wellness means living with self-compassion, self-esteem, and self-awareness. Learn strategies for managing stress and boosting mental health, such as meditation, exercise, and creative expression.

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Wellness
How Bedtime Yoga Can Help You Fall Asleep Faster
August 4, 2024

How Bedtime Yoga Can Help You Fall Asleep Faster

Discover the benefits of bedtime yoga for restful sleep. Learn the fundamentals, poses, and routines to improve sleep quality.

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Yoga
Meditation and Mindful Thoughts: How They Shape Your Daily Motivation
August 4, 2024

Meditation and Mindful Thoughts: How They Shape Your Daily Motivation

Improve your perception with meditative thinking. Learn to incorporate mindfulness into daily life for wellness and healing.

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Mindfulness
Mastering Resilience: Steps to Building Psychological Strength
August 4, 2024

Mastering Resilience: Steps to Building Psychological Strength

Strengthen your relationships by building resilience. Learn how emotional resilience impacts relationship quality and explore mindfulness techniques to enhance self-trust and manage stress effectively. Discover meditations and practices to cultivate resilience and improve emotional well-being.

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Mindfulness
RAIN Meditation: A Compassionate Remedy for Anxiety
August 3, 2024

RAIN Meditation: A Compassionate Remedy for Anxiety

Learn how RAIN meditation can help you better manage anxiety and be used to explore complicated emotions.

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Meditation
How a Mindful Morning Routine Sets the Tone for Your Day
August 3, 2024

How a Mindful Morning Routine Sets the Tone for Your Day

Boost well-being with a mindful morning routine: meditate, eat mindfully, exercise, set intentions, and practice self-care to get your day started great.

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Mindfulness
How to Manifest Something: A Practical Guide
August 3, 2024

How to Manifest Something: A Practical Guide

Learn how to effectively manifest your desires by combining visualization, positive affirmations, and actionable steps.

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Spirituality
Fight Insomnia: How to Use Mindfulness Meditation for Sleep
August 1, 2024

Fight Insomnia: How to Use Mindfulness Meditation for Sleep

Struggling with insomnia? Learn how mindfulness and meditation techniques can help you achieve deeper, restorative sleep for a better life.

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Sleep
What Does it Mean to Set Intentions & How to Set Them
August 1, 2024

What Does it Mean to Set Intentions & How to Set Them

Transform your life with intention setting. Learn how purpose-driven statements can enhance your mindset and well-being.

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Spirituality
How to Design an Evening Routine for Better Sleep
July 29, 2024

How to Design an Evening Routine for Better Sleep

Discover mindful sleep routines to transform your nights with meditation, yoga, and digital detox for deeper, restorative rest.

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Sleep
20 Powerful Affirmations for Anxiety and Stress Relief
July 26, 2024

20 Powerful Affirmations for Anxiety and Stress Relief

Discover how the simple practice of daily affirmations can transform your mindset, reduce anxiety, and enhance your emotional well-being. Explore the science behind self-affirmation and learn effective affirmations to incorporate into your daily routine for a calmer, more resilient you.

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Affirmations
Boosting Education: Essential Meditations for Teachers 
July 22, 2024

Boosting Education: Essential Meditations for Teachers 

In this article, we explore how mindfulness meditation can be a powerful tool for teachers, supporting both their well-being and their professional practice. Discover why meditation and mindfulness are beneficial for educators, ways to implement these practices in the classroom, and specific meditations designed for both teachers and students.

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Meditation
Deep Listening: Mindfulness, Emotional Intelligence and Communication
July 16, 2024

Deep Listening: Mindfulness, Emotional Intelligence and Communication

Can mindfulness and meditation enhance your communication skills and emotional intelligence? In this article, we'll explore how mindful practices can lead to more effective communication by fostering presence and deep listening.

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Mindfulness
Breathing Exercises and Anxiety: Your Guide to Stress Response
July 15, 2024

Breathing Exercises and Anxiety: Your Guide to Stress Response

What if you could harness the power of your breath to calm your reactions? This article explores how mindful breathing techniques can help manage anxiety, transforming your physiological response to stress and enhancing your overall well-being.

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Mental Wellness
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