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The Wellness Trap: What Mindfulness Can’t Fix 

As mindfulness practices have gained popularity, a subtle shift has occurred around how we view these techniques and what we expect of them. Writer Angela Stubbs examines what she calls “the wellness trap” and asks: Have we lost sight of the original intent of mindfulness? And do we miss out on the true potency of this practice when we start to demand too much of it? Read More

  • Angela Stubbs
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Personal Essays
The Wellness Trap: What Mindfulness Can’t Fix 

As mindfulness practices have gained popularity, a subtle shift has occurred around how we view these techniques and what we expect of them. Writer Angela Stubbs examines what she calls “the wellness trap” and asks: Have we lost sight of the original intent of mindfulness? And do we miss out on the true potency of this practice when we start to demand too much of it? Read More 

  • Angela Stubbs
  • July 23, 2026
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