In Practice Wellness Newsletter
Elmira | Issue 1 | September 2026
Welcome to a Year in Practice
Last year's newsletter theme was Micro Actions, using The Lift Project as our framework for making small changes that compound over time. This year's theme is A Year in Practice, where old habits and new ones alike are approached as something worth practicing.
Some of what’s ahead, you already do. Keep doing it. Repetition is the mother of mastery. Other practices will be new, and new can feel uncomfortable, especially before it starts to feel useful. That discomfort can make us want to stop, when sometimes it’s a sign to keep going. This year treats it all the same: something small enough to add in, simple enough to stick with, and steady enough to add up.
We start the school year with the practice and art of attention, through Mindfulness Daily at Work, led by master teachers Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach.
What you practice this month supports what you practice next month, and that carries all the way through June.
Welcome to a Year in Practice!
Why Mindfulness is a Superpower!
Practice One: Mindfulness Daily at Work
Within the program window, you have 78 days to complete 40 sessions. A hard week or a day you where you forget to practice doesn't throw you off. Do it anywhere, any time: on the commute, before the kids wake up, in the parking lot before you go in. And if you start to veer from the program, come back, that is the whole idea of practice.
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Disclaimer
This newsletter content provided is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or professional services. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health professional before making any changes to your diet, exercise routine, or health regimen.
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