Posted: April 1, 2023
An exercise in mindfulness and particularly mindfulness while eating, this is similar to the idea of putting the fork / spoon / burrito down between bites to appreciate the food. Instructions Do this 5 minutes a day for at least a week. Holding: Take a…
Posted: March 30, 2023
Research indicates speaking positive affirmations can have a positive effect on self-perception with mirrors aiding in self-development, shifting the way you see yourself, and grounding you in your body. Instructions Get a mirror. Handheld mirrors are best as they have a more “getting up and…
Posted: March 30, 2023
Mindfulness is the cornerstone of every therapeutic intervention. There are many ways to practice mindfulness, here are just a few. Examples Flow, or being in the zone, is a state of enjoyment, focus, and absorption in an activity such as sports, creative arts, gardening, or…
Posted: March 30, 2023
This exercise is used to help promote presence and regathering calm. Instructions Before starting this exercise, pay attention to your breathing. Slow, deep, long breaths can help you maintain a sense of calm or help you return to a calmer state. Once you find your…
Posted: March 30, 2023
What can mindfulness do for you? Why won’t therapists, gurus, cult leaders, and paragons of humanity shut up about it? Here’s what some research says. What Is Mindfulness? Intentionally living with awareness in the present moment. (Waking up from automatic or rote behaviors to participate…
Posted: March 30, 2023
If you learn only one skill that will help you to more effectively regulate your emotions, this should be the one you learn, taken from Dialectal Behavior Therapy. Learning how to pause in between an intense emotional reaction and your ensuing actions is one of…