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The Merlin Bird ID App Is Better Than Meditation, and It’s Not Just for Birders

The Merlin Bird ID App Is Better Than Meditation, and It’s Not Just for Birders

I’ve done everything I can think of to improve my mindfulness. I’ve tried countless meditation apps and breathing exercises to stay in the present, and I’m always working on improving my mental health.  What helps me stay grounded has nothing to do with any of that. It’s an app for identifying birds.  Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Merlin Bird ID launched in 2014 to help people identify the …

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This Bird App Has Grounded Me in the Present More Than My Meditation Apps

The Merlin Bird ID App Is Better Than Meditation, and It’s Not Just for Birders

Being mindful of our current thoughts, feelings and surroundings can be a challenge, especially in modern times. I, personally, find it difficult to ground myself in the present and have often tried using meditation apps to help. However, the app that has given me the most success when it comes to being mindful and present isn’t one for breathing exercises or mental health but one for …

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