Meditations

Short meditations inspired by oblique strategies. Each title is also a prompt — the app shows one every day. Read one, then sit with it.

• A Pause Helps You See the Bigger Picture

  When you're deeply involved in a project, it's easy to become so focused on small details that you lose sight of the overall goal.

• Borrow Someone Else's Perspective

  Often, it is easier to give advice than to solve one's own challenges. When we're dealing with our own problems, it's easy to overthink. Fear, doubt,…

• Consistency Beats Trying to Do Everything at Once

  Many people believe success comes from one huge breakthrough. More often, it comes from showing up consistently and adding one small piece at a time.

• Creativity Often Requires Breaking Rules

  There are times when you break a rule without meaning to, and that accidental choice becomes the most interesting part of what you create.

• Do It Again

  Doing the Same Thing Doesn't Mean Staying the Same At first, it might seem like repeating something over and over keeps everything exactly as it is.…

• Don't Run From the Awkward Parts

  When something makes us uncomfortable, our first instinct is usually to avoid it. But taking a closer look at those uncomfortable moments can teach us…

• Don't Throw Away What Already Works

  We often think the best solution has to be something completely new. But that's not always true. Sometimes, an old idea still has plenty of life left…

• Don't Worry About the Whole Picture Before You Start

  Some people fall into the trap of delaying taking any action because they want to know exactly how everything will turn out. But many successful…

• Every Time Around, You Notice Something New

  Repeating an experience doesn't mean you'll get the exact same result. That's because you're not the same person you were the last time.

• Focus on the Next Small Step

  Big goals can feel overwhelming because we tend to think about everything that needs to happen all at once. But progress is usually made one small…

• Give Your Body the Signal That You're Safe

  Your body is always paying attention to how you breathe. When you're anxious or overwhelmed, your breathing often becomes short and fast. Your body…

• Good Ideas Can Be Reinvented

  An old idea doesn't have to stay old. You can take something familiar and give it a fresh twist.

• Look Back Before You Move Forward

  When you feel stuck, your first instinct might be to search for a brand-new answer. But sometimes the answer is something you've already tried,…

• Make Space Before You React

  Not every situation needs an instant response. When someone says something that upsets you, it's easy to react without thinking. But taking one or two…

• Make the Imperfection Part of the Story

  People often connect more with something that feels real than something that feels perfect.

• Not Every Mistake Is Really A Mistake

  Not every mistake is really a mistake. Sometimes you do something "wrong," but that wrong turn leads you to something you never would have found…

• Pay Attention

  Pay Attention to What Keeps Happening When something keeps showing up, there's usually a reason for it. Instead of brushing it aside, it's worth taking…

• Practice the Things That Matter Most

  Not everything deserves equal attention. The skills that matter most are usually the ones you should keep coming back to.

• Repetition Makes Things Memorable

  If you want people to remember something, saying it once is rarely enough. Repeating an important idea helps it stick.

• Rest Is Part of Doing Great Work

  Many people believe that working longer always means getting more done. But if you're exhausted, the quality of your work usually starts to drop.

• Slow Down So Your Mind Can Catch Up

  Life has a way of putting us on autopilot. We rush from one task to another, answer messages, solve problems, and before we know it, we're feeling…

• Small Steps Add Up to Big Results

  Real change usually doesn't happen all at once. It happens through small actions that are repeated day after day.

• Stepping Away Can Help You Think Better

  When you've been working on something for hours, your brain can become so focused that it stops seeing obvious solutions. Taking a short break isn't…

• Stop Waiting for Someone Else's Approval

  Some people hesitate to use their own ideas because they think they need permission or validation first. But if you always wait for someone else to…

• Think About the Person Who Knows You Best

  The people closest to us often see strengths that we forget we have. When you're unsure about what to do, picture someone who has watched you grow,…

• Treat Mistakes Like Messages, Not Failures

  Ask, "What is this mistake trying to tell me?" We often see mistakes as proof that we messed up. But what if they're actually feedback?

• Trust Your Own Thinking

  It's easy to believe that everyone else's ideas are smarter, more creative, or more valuable than your own. But if you've spent time learning, working,…

• Turn Your Biggest Insecurity Into Your Strength

  Most of us try to hide the things we're embarrassed about. But sometimes, the very thing you're trying to cover up is what makes you unique.

• Use Kindness Instead of Self-Criticism

  Many of us speak to ourselves much more harshly than we would ever speak to a friend.

• Your Experience Is Your Advantage

  You are unique; no one else has your exact point of view. No one has lived your career the way you have. The lessons you've learned, the mistakes…