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FAQ: Mindfulness card decks

Mindfulness decks are tools designed to help individuals cultivate present-moment awareness, self-reflection, and mental clarity. Each card typically contains prompts, exercises, or reflections aimed at grounding the user in the present, enhancing focus, or reducing stress. They often encourage breathing exercises, mindful observation, or reflections on emotions and thoughts. The key characteristic of mindfulness decks is their ability to provide quick, digestible content that supports a regular mindfulness practice, reinforcing calm, balance, and awareness.

Mindfulness decks are tools designed to help individuals cultivate present-moment awareness, self-reflection, and mental clarity. Each card typically contains prompts, exercises, or reflections aimed at grounding the user in the present, enhancing focus, or reducing stress. They often encourage breathing exercises, mindful observation, or reflections on emotions and thoughts. The key characteristic of mindfulness decks is their ability to provide quick, digestible content that supports a regular mindfulness practice, reinforcing calm, balance, and awareness.

Mindfulness decks are valuable because they provide structure and guidance for cultivating regular mindfulness habits, which are essential for mental health and well-being. The prompts and exercises offer immediate ways to focus attention, reduce stress, and encourage present-moment awareness. As a mobile app, mindfulness decks become even more valuable because they allow users to access these calming practices anytime, anywhere. Notifications, reminders, and easy access to the decks encourage consistent engagement, helping to build a sustainable mindfulness practice that fits into daily life.

Mindfulness decks are used by drawing cards that prompt specific mindfulness activities, such as breathing exercises, body scans, or mindful observation. Being on your phone changes this by making mindfulness practice more accessible and portable. You can pull up a card during moments of stress, on a break, or even while commuting, ensuring mindfulness is integrated seamlessly into daily routines. The digital format allows users to engage with the content instantly, and app features like guided audio, reminders, and tracking progress can further deepen the mindfulness experience.

Return to Mindfulness

EIGHT SKILLS TO LIVE, LOVE, AND LEAD FROM A PLACE OF CLARITY AND CONNECTION

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Life is messy. And it’s beautiful. The Return deck offers a mindful lens for everyday life, to find beauty even in the messiness. You can draw cards to gain clarity about what’s happening and what’s important in the middle of a challenging day. You can also practice with the cards when life is good—to deepen your connection with all of life in that moment and make meaningful choices that benefit you, your loved ones, and the world.

Like a mindful friend, these cards are designed to be there for you when you need them.

Practice and play with the mindfulness cards to:

  1. Start your day intentionally
  2. Find clarity about a situation or relationship
  3. Make choices that are personally and collectively fulfilling
  4. Share a meaningful experience with a loved one
  5. Return to your present moment experience, possibilities, and creative insight

These cards are a work of love combining many hours of meditation, contemplative discussions, research, and a human centered approach to address the question:

What would help meditators integrate mindfulness into their everyday life?

The answers, we discovered, are relevant to everyone—whether you’ve been meditating for years or you’re not interested in meditation. Here’s the thing. Our minds enable us to see clearly, connect deeply, and find creative solutions. The same mind can also cloud our thinking, create divisiveness, and cause harm to ourselves and others.

While we may not have control over our circumstances, we can systematically and playfully strengthen habits of the mind that enable us to return to our innate capacity to know, feel, love, and connect with what’s important while staying open to possibilities.

More specifically, there are eight habits of the mind that empower us to be mindful in the real world:
1. Awareness
2. Compassion
3. Curiosity
4. Energy
5. Appreciative Joy
6. Inner Calm
7. Focus
8. Equanimity

Yup, based on the original mindfulness teachings and modern science, we can strengthen these eight habits that disrupt our default tendencies to rush and react and be mindful. This deck was designed to help you do that!

ABOUT THE CREATORS
Each card in this deck has been lovingly created by Dr. Shalini Bahl and Max Alaghband to meet you wherever you are on your journey.

Dr. Bahl brings her lifelong commitment to mindfulness backed by her trainings, award-winning research, and experience of teaching thousands of people around the world.

Max Alaghband brings his training and expertise in yoga and human-centered design, which informed the development, testing, and trying of this product.

Most importantly, we brought our full selves to the project and hope that everyone benefits from these cards as much as we did in the process of creation and continue to do so as a part of our daily practice.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
We'd like to acknowledge the mindful energy and creative contributions of the following team members.

Dr. Ankrish Milne ~ Creative OG Team Member
Laureen Andalib ~ Our talented designer for the cards
Jason Garvale ~ Mindful designer of the icons

HOW TO USE THE RETURN DECK

There are many ways to engage with this deck on your own, with a partner, or with a group:

  1. Go through the entire deck, picking one card each day and using it as a reminder to practice and play throughout your day, and/or

  2. Pick a card from a mindful habit you feel you need most in that moment and let it guide you to return to your place of inner knowing, and/or

  3. Pick a random card and trust that that's the mindful habit you most need in that moment to see clearly and act intentionally

If you like, take the free mindfulness assessment to reflect on which mindful habits need your loving attention and which habits you're already strong in: https://knowyourmind.training/take-the-mindfulness-quiz/

Pathways Through Grief

TOOLS AND STORIES TO HELP YOU NAVIGATE YOUR JOURNEY THROUGH GRIEF

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Hi, I am Rhonda Haley-McKinnon, and I created the Pathways Through Grief Oracle Journey deck, inspired by the profound personal losses I've experienced. Between 2017 and 2018, I lost my sister, father, and brother. (My mom passed in 2006).

During the pandemic, I faced the challenges of leaving my job due to chronic health conditions, while my husband lost his business of 26 years.

We also endured the loss of four beloved animals and my uncle during this period. These events plunged me into a state of deep grief and C-PTSD.

As a Reiki master teacher, Certified Reflexologist, Sound practitioner, and spiritual coach, I have become a compassionate guide for those in mourning. Through these transformative experiences, I have unwittingly become the Yoda of grief, helping others find their way through the shadows.

I am an avid Oracle and Tarot card collector and I professionally read Oracle and Tarot cards as well.

I am currently working on three Oracle decks.

My daily practices of meditation, breathwork, and Kundalini Yoga keep me connected to my inner wisdom and the divine.

I am motivated by the belief that each day offers a new perspective, an opportunity for gratitude, and the essential practice of self-love. I cherish spending time with my husband and cats, and I believe my deck can be a beacon of light for those navigating grief.

Please reach out to me for spiritual support and guidance on your journey through grief.

(Stories edited by Suzanne Martell)

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Radical Self-Care When You Are Ill

52 SKILLS AND AFFIRMATIONS TO HELP YOU RESTORE YOUR WELL-BEING: EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL AND MIND-BODY-SPIRIT

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A radical approach to successfully dealing with physical or emotional illness. 52 skills and affirmations designed to help you restore all aspects of your well-being including physical, emotional and mind-body-spirit.

This deck is divided into four parts. It is color coded as follows.
Blue Cards – Emotional Health
Green Cards– Physical Self-Care
Teal Cards – Mind-Body-Spirit
Sand Cards – Affirmations for Healing

These cards help you examine your beliefs, make changes in your thought patterns, tame your emotions, and adopt new behaviors to take the best care of yourself so your well-being can be restored.

It includes wide ranging skills from the fields of Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Positive Psychology, Mind-Body Medicine and Spirituality as well as Affirmations for Healing to help restore well-being. It also includes skills commonly used by those who experience radical remission of cancer.

Skills are included to help you get an accurate diagnosis, create a healing team, strengthen self-advocacy, and improve self-care and social support to foster healing.

Use the Mindfulness skills to engage the healing power of the mind-body connection.

Use the Mind-Body-Spirit skills to tap into your inner wisdom and the power of your spiritual beliefs and divine love and to enlist the aid of a higher power for healing.

The skills presented in the card deck are not intended to substitute for the advice of your medical doctor or mental health professional.

Cover Design by Esther Sanchez
Copyright 2022 Debra Burdick www.TheBrainLady.com

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Creator:

Debra Burdick

Intuition Heart Cards™ by Tal Shai

EXPLORE YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH SELF, SOURCE AND OTHERS

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The Intuition Heart Cards™ are designed to help you explore your relationship with self, source, and others through the use of imagery, words, and the symbol of the heart. Each card is rich in universal layers of meaning that evoke an inner knowing, understanding, and recognition of what lies beyond superficial appearances. They reflect a deeper layer of the user's internal makeup and truth, eloquently illuminating what resides beneath the surface and beyond the obvious. The combination of imagery with psychologically informed words creates a vast array of possibilities for focusing on the addressed issue.

Explore additional resources, training and goodness at: www.SoulMovementCards.com

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING?

"The Intuition Heart Cards are a delightful way to explore the many aspects of the heart....and our deepest desire...to love and be loved. The cards give messages and guidance that provide inner reflection and intuitive interpretation. These cards are a great tool to help individuals and groups shed obstacles that block our highest love flow." - Nancy Clemens, author of The Dolphin Divination Cards"

" It is quite wonderful to experience the opening in people as they pick just the right card for their personal situation. In my work with couples the cards have acted as vehicles for authentic sharing and heart opening revelations. I have watched the cards create spaces in clients that are clearly linked to an inner knowing. On more than one occasion, a client has asked to pull cards at the beginning of a session. I recommend these cards to individuals, couples, and counselors in search of a non-threatening and inspiring tool." - Rev. Cynthia James, Mile Hi Church, Colorado, USA

"With the Intuition Heart Cards™ you can easily learn how to tune out the incessant chatter of your mind and align with the still flow of your intuitive voice. It makes moving from FUNKY doubt and worry to FABULOUS flow and crystal clear knowing, an absolute breeze… and a must for big dreamers!" -Eli Davidson, Bestselling Author of 'Funky to Fabulous'

"I have used the Intuition Heart Cards™ with adults recovering from substance abuse, women dealing with eating disorders, youth at risk and in corporate building seminars. Using the Intuition Heart Cards™ in groups deepened the conversation and opened people up in ways that were profound. I saw a huge difference in how people were able to express themselves both with and without the cards. I wouldn’t know what to do without them." -Tally Willmont, Founder of Equine Promise Program, CA

For more resources and inspiration visit us at https://www.TalShai.com

Creator:

Tal Shai

Sacred Places Oracle Cards

YOU ARE BELOVED.

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Creator:

Ginger Fung

Mystical Illumination

ORACLE DECK TO SHINE YOUR INTUITIVE WISDOM

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Mystical Illumination - An Oracle Deck to Shine your Intuitive Wisdom is meticulously crafted with love and intention to guide you on a transformative path of self-discovery and empowerment.

This deck, comprising 48 intricately designed cards, offers a diverse array of self-help and empowerment coaching skills seamlessly integrated into daily life. Specifically curated to support women in embracing their true essence, cultivating self-love, and navigating life's twists and turns with intuitive guidance, it empowers you to manifest a profoundly fulfilling existence. With each card description, you will enhance your experience and deepen your connection with the guidance offered with several description options: Illumination (positive keywords), Shadow (resistance keywords), Spirit Message of the Card, Empowerment Guidance, and Soul Affirmation.

The imagery within this deck transcends mere realism, exuding a free-spirited, ethereal glow infused with a touch of magic. It serves to awaken intuition, enabling exploration of the depths of the soul with boundless possibilities.

As intricate beings with complex emotions, women often confront fears and limitations that hinder growth. The intention behind this deck is to provide a safe haven for self-discovery, facilitating the confrontation and transcendence of limiting beliefs that no longer serve.

You are invited to immerse yourself in the imagery and words of this deck, breathing new life into each card as you embark on your journey of transformation. The discovery of this deck serves as a whisper of the courage within, urging you to step out of the shadows and into the radiant light of your empowerment.

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Antara Ki Self Care Oracle

NURTURE YOUR SOUL, ONE CARD AT A TIME

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The Antara Ki Self-Care Oracle: A Daily Guide to Balance and Harmony

In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, self-care often takes a back seat. Yet, prioritising self-care isn't just a luxury; it's a vital part of maintaining balance and harmony in our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. It is the foundation upon which we build our resilience, find joy, and connect with our inner selves. But how do we make the time and space for self-care amidst our busy routines?

Introducing the Self-Care Oracle — a unique way to reconnect with yourself every day. This oracle deck is not just another tool; it is your personal guide to discovering daily practices that nurture your body, mind, and spirit. Let’s explore the importance of self-care and how this daily practice can help you live a more balanced and harmonious life.

The Importance of Self-Care

Self-care is essential for a healthy life, yet it is often misunderstood or overlooked. It's not just about pampering yourself with occasional indulgences; it's a consistent practice of taking care of your own physical, emotional, and mental health. Here are some reasons why self-care is crucial:

  1. Reduces Stress and Anxiety: Self-care helps to activate your parasympathetic nervous system, bringing you into a state of relaxation and calm. This, in turn, reduces stress hormones and helps to manage anxiety.

  2. Boosts Physical Health: Regular self-care practices like exercising, eating nourishing foods, and getting adequate sleep directly improve your physical health, increasing energy levels and overall well-being.

  3. Enhances Mental Clarity: When you take time for self-care, you create mental space for clarity, creativity, and decision-making, allowing you to navigate life’s challenges with a clear mind.

  4. Improves Emotional Well-being: Self-care nurtures emotional health by allowing time for self-reflection, self-compassion, and emotional release. This can help in building resilience and maintaining positive relationships with yourself and others.

  5. Strengthens Self-Connection: Taking time for self-care helps you reconnect with your inner self, creating a deeper understanding of your needs, desires, and boundaries.

Daily Practices for a Balanced and Harmonious Life

To incorporate self-care into your daily life, it helps to create a routine that is both achievable and enjoyable. Here are some practices you can incorporate to create a more balanced and harmonious life:

  1. Mindful Meditation: Begin or end your day with a short meditation practice. This can be as simple as taking five minutes to focus on your breath, ground yourself, and connect with your inner peace.

  2. Gratitude Journaling: Spend a few moments each day writing down three things you are grateful for. This practice shifts your focus to the positive aspects of your life, fostering a sense of contentment and joy.

  3. Movement and Exercise: Incorporate movement into your daily routine, whether it’s a brisk walk, yoga, dancing, or any form of exercise that you enjoy. Movement releases endorphins, boosts energy, and promotes overall well-being.

  4. Nourishing Nutrition: Make mindful choices about what you eat. Choose foods that nourish your body and give you sustained energy. Stay hydrated and listen to your body’s needs.

  5. Digital Detox: Set aside time each day to unplug from your devices. Use this time to read a book, connect with loved ones, or engage in a hobby that brings you joy.

  6. Affirmations and Positive Self-Talk: Start your day with positive affirmations. Remind yourself of your strengths and capabilities. Speak kindly to yourself, as you would to a friend.

  7. Creative Expression: Allow time for creativity in your day. This could be painting, writing, crafting, or any form of expression that resonates with you. Creativity helps release emotions and connects you to your authentic self.

  8. Rest and Relaxation: Ensure you get enough rest. A good night's sleep is fundamental to physical and mental health. Prioritise relaxation techniques such as reading, listening to calming music, or taking a warm bath before bedtime.

Struggling to Prioritise Self-Care? Let the Self-Care Oracle Guide You

It’s common to struggle with making self-care a priority, especially when life feels hectic and responsibilities pile up. This is where the Self-Care Oracle comes in.

Each morning, draw a card from the Self-Care Oracle deck. Allow the card to guide you towards a self-care practice for the day. Perhaps it’s “Nurture Your Body” encouraging you to prepare a healthy meal, or “Find Stillness” suggesting a moment of meditation. Let this be a moment of stillness and reflection, setting a conscious intention for your day.

Here’s how to make the most of your daily oracle card practice:

  1. Set Aside Time: Choose a time each morning to connect with your oracle deck. This could be part of your morning routine, perhaps while enjoying a cup of tea or sitting quietly in meditation.

  2. Focus on Your Intention: Before you draw a card, take a moment to centre yourself. You may wish to ask, "What do I need today?" or "How can I best care for myself today?"

  3. Reflect on the Message: Take a moment to reflect on the card’s message. What does it mean for you today? How can you incorporate its guidance into your life?

  4. Take Inspired Action: Use the card’s guidance to inspire a self-care action for the day. Even small, simple actions can have profound effects when done with intention and mindfulness.

Conclusion: Your Journey to Self-Care Starts Today

Self-care is not selfish; it is essential. By incorporating simple practices into your daily routine, you can create a more balanced, harmonious life that is rich in well-being. And by using the Antara Ki Self-Care Oracle as your guide, you’ll discover new ways to nurture yourself, honour your needs, and prioritise your well-being.

So, the next time you find yourself wondering how to care for yourself amidst life's demands, turn to your Self-Care Oracle. Let it guide you, inspire you, and remind you that you are worthy of love, care, and compassion — every single day.

Are you ready to begin this journey? Draw your first card today and take the first step toward a life of balance and harmony.

Creator:

Susie Antara

Declutter Deck

DELEGATE TO THE DECK

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Declutter Deck® is a collection of micro-organization prompts to help you tackle clutter in manageable chunks of time.

Declutter Deck® is a quick and easy card game that helps you declutter and organize your home in small, bite-sized chunks of time.
We are professional organizers who specialize in decluttering and organizing homes. We have organized hundreds of homes, closets, pantries and laundry rooms, just to name a few spaces. For this reason, we are considered declutter experts. In fact, we are Certified Master Organizers in the KonMari Method® (Marie Kondo).

Designed by women from The Uncluttered Life, Inc., a professional home organizing company, our team excels in Marie Kondo’s KonMari Method®. Home organization is our strong suit. Master Level Organizer is a distinction requiring a minimum of 1500 hours of home organizing and decluttering experience.

There are approximately fifty master organizers worldwide. Based on our experience of decluttering and home organizing, we have created Declutter Deck®. Declutter Deck® is filled with home organization tips and tricks. The decks use both the KonMari Method® and other home organizing techniques. You can learn home organization at a fraction of the cost of hiring a professional organizing company to do the work for you.

Our 52 organizing prompts break down the home organizing process into small and manageable parts. When pulling a card, Declutter Deck® guides you through the main areas of your home that need organization. This includes many areas of the home where organization is often forgotten. Declutter Deck® shows you ways to declutter your home, including closets, pantries, laundry rooms, mud rooms, kitchens, and living spaces. It even gets you outside to declutter your car.

Organization prompts from the KonMari Method® include tidying, decluttering and organizing clothes, then moving on to books, papers, komono (miscellaneous items), and, finally, sentimental items. In addition to tips and tricks from the KonMari Method® we remind you to do simple, general tasks that are often forgotten. These include card prompts such as "Make a list of home repairs and complete them" or "Clean out the trunk of your car." Each task card prompt can be accomplished in less than one hour at a time. This reduces the time spent on individual tasks and keeps you moving. All in all, these cards eliminate decision fatigue.

Trust in this professional organizer team’s decluttering and organizing prompts to keep you focused and on track with step-by-step organizing tips.
Declutter Deck® minimizes your need to continuously reevaluate and reorganize parts of your home because they are never “quite right.” While hiring professional organizers can be a financial investment, this inexpensive box of organizing prompt cards provides tips and tricks like only professional organizers can. Although the KonMari® Method is one style of organization, we include other decluttering and organizing styles. All prompts are method-based. Each prompt card is self-paced, easy to implement, and fun to do.

To use Declutter Deck®, simply draw a card and perform the decluttering or organization task. Once you have completed the deck, shuffle and start again. (An intermediate deck will be coming soon!) This allows you to declutter and organize the most frequently used parts of your home and keep them organized. (As you are decluttering and organizing, we suggest you reduce what you own by 20%. Reduce more if you can!) Declutter Deck® motivates you to clear your space, alleviating stress that accompanies owning too much or more than you need. You can do more with less!

Declutter Deck® is perfect for anyone who gets overwhelmed at the thought of home organizing. Or, for that matter, simply doesn’t know where to start. While each task takes less than an hour, the cumulative effect these task cards have on your home and life organization is incredibly impactful.

Each Declutter Deck® comes in a branded box that is perfect for gift-giving. Declutter Deck® makes the ideal gift for housewarmings, wedding showers, people combining households, first-time homeowners, downsizing families, busy parents, or anyone who just needs a little help getting organized. The card prompts in this box take the mental fatigue out of decluttering and home organization and give you step-by-step instructions for organizing your home. They make decluttering and organizing hassle-free and show you ways to declutter and organize your home once and for all.

See the immediate change in your energy and focus as you get your life and home in order with organizing tips and tricks from The Uncluttered Life, Inc.
You will notice an immense improvement in your energy as you reduce the things you own. We suggest keeping only what serves you and your lifestyle and decluttering the rest. Decluttering and organizing lift a weight off your shoulders you didn't even know existed!

Don’t forget to follow us at @lifehackdecks for tips and tricks related to these and our other Hack Deck™ prompt cards.
Look for our other life Hack Decks™ including Date Deck®, Dorm Deck, New Mama Deck, and Random Acts of Kindness Deck.

Our life Hack Decks™ are designed with one simple mission in mind: Delegate to the Deck® to reduce stress while improving your quality of life!

Creator:

Danica Orr

Vision & Vibes

SEE IT. FEEL IT. ATTRACT IT.

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“I Am Everything I Choose to Be.”

The Vision & Vibe Deck – Offers A Daily Practice for Clarity & Manifestation

Do you realize how powerful your words are? Same with your vision. The Vision & Vibe Deck helps you stay focused on what truly matters — your goals, your mindset, and the energy you bring to everything you do.

This isn’t just another affirmation deck. Each card begins with “I Am” because what you tell yourself shapes the life you create. The more you affirm something, the more real it becomes.

Use these cards as a daily reminder of who you are becoming. Let them shift your mindset, clear your doubts, and strengthen your belief in what’s possible.

What’s Included?
🃏 The "I Am" Vision & Vibe Deck – A tool to keep your mindset and energy aligned with what you want to create.

📖 The Vision & Vibe E-Guide – A guide to using this deck with your vision board and daily routine.

📌 The Vision & Vibe Board Templates – Editable templates to help you create a vision board that works on an energetic level, not just a visual one.

Your Vision Starts with Your Mindset
When you change your thoughts, you change your path. When you change your energy, you change what you attract. This deck is here to remind you that everything you want is already coming your way.

Are you ready to step into it? Get your deck today.

Creator:

Terry Wildemann