…ses people can engage in to reduce symptoms of depression Tools to enhance mindfulness, self-compassion, and a positive sense of self During the pandemic, a major study showed that the number of U.S. adults experiencing depression tripled. Depression is already the most common mental health disorder in America. With more and more people being affected, it is essential that we uncover tools, techniques, and treatments that help those suffering unde…
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…ined by researcher Kristin Neff include: self-kindness over self-judgment, mindfulness over identification with thinking, and common humanity over isolation. One way to help ourselves through change is to practice these three things when life throws us a curveball. Self-kindness It is very challenging to take clear-headed actions in our lives when our minds are over-analyzing and critiquing our every move. The harsh judgmental ways we treat and ev…
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…e three principles of self-compassion as self-kindness over self-judgment, mindfulness over identification with thoughts and feelings, and common humanity over isolation. Self-kindness When we’re having a hard time, our primary goal should be to treat ourselves as we would a friend going through the same thing. We should have empathy for ourselves and accept that what we’re going through is genuinely hard. Mindfulness When we get jolted into that…
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…ughts and cravings as a way to avoid pain and the practical application of mindfulness as a way to regulate urges to engage in the bad habit. Practice mindfulness and self-compassion as a way to change your relationship to cravings and urges and rediscover the wise voice inside. Utilize strategies to guide and stay connected to the full program of skills and meditations you need to not only break your bad habits, but open up to a new set of health…
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…ace of unprecedented levels of uncertainty, now is the time to embrace the mindfulness principle of not living in the past or catastrophizing about the future. The only moment we can truly experience is the one we’re in. Each day, we can try to connect to what we’re experiencing through meditation, breathing, or a simple practice of noticing any sensations, images, feelings, or thoughts we’re having. We may appreciate the warmth of our home, the s…
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…herent challenges that come with real love and explain how the practice of mindfulness and forgiveness can provide a path through the conflicts and challenges that arise. Finally, she will introduce ways to be more compassionate and to extend lovingkindness to others, even those with whom we don’t always agree. Participants will be able to: Describe “real love” and how clients can manifest toward themselves and toward others Practice the technique…
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…ause within our own minds and reconnect with ourselves throughout the day. Mindfulness provides a way of checking in with ourselves, which is one of interpersonal neurobiology expert Dr. Daniel Siegel’s essential aspects on his “healthy mind platter.” Mindfulness allows us to breathe and be present in the moment. In these times of reconnection, we are not only more in touch with ourselves, but we are better able to recognize and be attuned to our…
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…d call it sacred existence, which is automatically created because of your mindfulness and awareness. We pay attention to details: we wash the dishes, we clean our room, we press our shirts, and we fold our sheets. When we pay attention to everything around us, the overall effect is “upliftedness.” The…term for that is “windhorse.” The best way to raise windhorse, and generate this state of upliftedness that makes everything else possible—that cre…
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…self-doubt, every one of us should adopt what my friend, psychiatrist and mindfulness expert Dr. Daniel Siegel calls a COAL attitude, in which they are Curious, Open, Accepting and Loving toward themselves. Armed with this attitude, individuals are better able to battle one of the biggest obstacles they will encounter in life… their own inner critic. The “critical inner voice” is a concept I’m often introducing to new audiences. It’s the cornerst…
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…he three elements of self-compassion as self-kindness, common humanity and mindfulness. These characteristics serve as natural antidotes to narcissism. Not only can people who practice self-compassion face their shortcomings, but they can exercise patience and understanding, while aiming to overcome obstacles. Their focus is on others as well as themselves, and they’re able to view themselves as equals, while showing compassion for other people. W…
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