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Getting StartedFind a quiet place to sit comfortably upright—at the edge of your bed, on the floor, or in a chairClose your eyes and tune into the breath or another point of focus to be fully presentRelax your body—loosen your shoulders, unclench your jaw, and soften your brows7:54Mindful Meditation for Working on Relationship GoalsIt’s not selfish to want more out of our relationships, even if it seems like things are fairly drama-free and good enough as they are. But how can we reach our relationship goals if we’re not also willing to take a hard look at ourselves and put in the work? Maybe we can be less reactive when facing a conflict with our partner, or be more vulnerable with our friends and break down new walls together.Think about the goals you’d like to set out for yourself and try to picture yourself with these qualities after a few months or even years from now. Do you feel a sense of calm? Joy? Relaxation? Now ask yourself, what steps can I take to move in that direction?This meditation is also a part of Verywell Mind’s 30-day meditation email series,Pause & Play. Sign uphereto subscribe and continue your mindfulness journey with us. For more videos, check out ourmeditation library.For more inspoHow Mindfulness-Based Relationship Enhancement Can Benefit YouHow to Practice Loving Kindness Meditation40 Questions to Build Intimacy With Your Partner6-Minute Video Meditation to Hold Your Attention

Getting StartedFind a quiet place to sit comfortably upright—at the edge of your bed, on the floor, or in a chairClose your eyes and tune into the breath or another point of focus to be fully presentRelax your body—loosen your shoulders, unclench your jaw, and soften your brows

Getting Started

Find a quiet place to sit comfortably upright—at the edge of your bed, on the floor, or in a chairClose your eyes and tune into the breath or another point of focus to be fully presentRelax your body—loosen your shoulders, unclench your jaw, and soften your brows

7:54Mindful Meditation for Working on Relationship Goals

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Mindful Meditation for Working on Relationship Goals

It’s not selfish to want more out of our relationships, even if it seems like things are fairly drama-free and good enough as they are. But how can we reach our relationship goals if we’re not also willing to take a hard look at ourselves and put in the work? Maybe we can be less reactive when facing a conflict with our partner, or be more vulnerable with our friends and break down new walls together.

Think about the goals you’d like to set out for yourself and try to picture yourself with these qualities after a few months or even years from now. Do you feel a sense of calm? Joy? Relaxation? Now ask yourself, what steps can I take to move in that direction?

This meditation is also a part of Verywell Mind’s 30-day meditation email series,Pause & Play. Sign uphereto subscribe and continue your mindfulness journey with us. For more videos, check out ourmeditation library.

For more inspoHow Mindfulness-Based Relationship Enhancement Can Benefit YouHow to Practice Loving Kindness Meditation40 Questions to Build Intimacy With Your Partner

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