We all experience tough times in life, whether it is events that occur, challenging relationships, anxiety or depression. Soften-Soothe-Allow is a wonderful practice to use if you are struggling with difficult emotions-as we all do from time to time. This exercise is taken from a Mindful Self-Compassion course written by Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer. ...
I wanted to share one more mindfulness exercise with you so show you how simple this is to weave into your day. It’s a wonderful way to de-stress, reduce anxiety and enjoy the moment. This is mindfully washing the dishes. Many of you may think-ugh, I’m not going to wash dishes by hand, and I’m ...
Sit in your back yard or a park. Take a few deep breaths in, and out…. in and out. Notice your ribs and chest going up as you breathe in and down as you breathe out. Your body will start to relax as you take the air in and out. Notice your surroundings. What to ...
You may have heard a lot about mindfulness, or not. It’s really a simple kind of concept. It’s about living in the moment. When you practice that, there is no room for anxiety or fear, as you are truly aware of your five senses in the moment. You want to savor the experience and don’t ...
Have you ever meditated before? Do you know what it involves? If you are like most people probably not. My thought was, do you just sit and face the wall for an hour and then reach some state of nirvana? I had no idea what it involved. Years ago someone had recommended that I meditate ...