How Not to Be a Hot Mess

The dumpster fire of life rages on, but you got this. Practice six rules to keep you grounded, weather the storm, and actually be a decent person. It may seem like the world is going to hell in a hand basket right now. Whether it's big stuff like politics and climate change, or just the daily spin of paying your bills, getting to work on time, and fending off social media trolls, we can all admit, modern life ain't easy. Here are six really good guiding principles, inspired from the ancient wisdom of Buddhism and mindfulness practice, to keep you anchored and steady amidst the chaos.

Craig and Devon Hase are the cofounders of SATI Mindfulness, which provides personal coaching, online classes, and mindfulness workshops and retreats throughout North America and Europe. Devon serves on retreat teams for the Insight Meditation Society and Spirit Rock, is a mentor in Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach's Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program, and is a coach on the Ten Percent Happier app. Craig holds a PhD in counseling psychology, works as a therapist and coach, and teaches on the online platform Simple Habit.