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    Cultivating Mindfulness in Daily Life

    September 20, 2023

    Have you heard about the concept of mindfulness? It involves being aware of the thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations that you’re experiencing at any given time (this is commonly referred to as “present moment awareness”). Practicing mindfulness offers numerous benefits, including: Reduced stress, anxiety, and depression Increased sense of well-being Enhanced cognitive abilities Slowed brain […]

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    Cultivating Mindfulness in Daily Life

    September 20, 2023

    Have you heard about the concept of mindfulness? It involves being aware of the thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations that you’re experiencing at any given time (this is commonly referred to as “present moment awareness”). Practicing mindfulness offers numerous benefits, including:

    • Reduced stress, anxiety, and depression
    • Increased sense of well-being
    • Enhanced cognitive abilities
    • Slowed brain aging
    • Lowered blood pressure
    • Improved sleep
    • Pain management
    • Improved quality of life for individuals with chronic conditions

    Practicing Mindfulness Every Day

    Many people meditate by focusing on their breath—pay attention to how it feels as you inhale and exhale, and whenever you notice that your mind has wandered, acknowledge the distraction as a passing thought and then refocus your attention on your breathing. When you first begin practicing mindfulness, you may be able to do this for only a few minutes, but your sessions will likely get longer over time.

    You can incorporate mindfulness techniques into your daily life by practicing present moment awareness when you’re:

    • Eating a meal
    • Taking a walk
    • Commuting to and from work
    • Coloring
    • Gardening
    • Showering
    • Lying in bed

    If you’re having trouble, you may want to consider downloading an app that will guide you through the meditation process. Or, set some alarms on your phone that will remind you to meditate at certain times throughout the day.

    Start Practicing Mindfulness

    If you’d like to know more about mindfulness techniques and the benefits of present-moment awareness, contact us today. We’ll be happy to schedule a therapy session at a date and time that works for you.

    Filed Under: mental health, mindfulness

    Silence Your Inner Critic

    March 3, 2023

    Every single human being has two voices battling it out inside their head. The one voice is our champion, encouraging us to feel confident and to reach our fullest potential. Then there’s that other voice. The one that is critical of every move we make. The one that looks at all of our perceived flaws […]

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    Silence Your Inner Critic

    March 3, 2023

    Every single human being has two voices battling it out inside their head. The one voice is our champion, encouraging us to feel confident and to reach our fullest potential.

    Then there’s that other voice. The one that is critical of every move we make. The one that looks at all of our perceived flaws under a microscope and calls them out with a thunderous voice. The one who tells us we can’t do anything right and we’ll never amount to anything.

    Now which voice is doing the most talking in your life? If you’re like most people, your inner critic is running the show. Ever wish you could tell it to just shut up?

    Here are some powerful ways you can silence your inner critic once and for all:

    Be More Mindful

    In order to silence your inner critic, you must first become aware of it. You cannot change what you are not aware of, right? And this is where mindful meditation comes in.

    When we practice being mindful, we tune into the here and now and become FULLY aware of the present. The more you practice mindfulness, the more aware you will be when that negative voice inside you begins to speak.

    In addition, mindfulness teaches us that we are not our thoughts, we are the observer of them. Soon you will begin to choose which thoughts to focus on more carefully. This is a powerful shift that can change your life!

    Stop Comparing Yourself to Others

    In a world where 24/7 social media would have us believe that everyone else is smarter, thinner, richer and generally better than we are, it’s hard not to compare ourselves to others. But doing so only gives your inner critic weapons to use against you.

    Practice Self-Compassion

    You would never treat others the way you treat yourself. Begin to treat yourself with the compassion you would a small child or a wounded kitten you find. No one is perfect. But all of us are worthy of love, kindness and respect. We must begin to show ourselves more love, kindness and respect and we can do that by practicing self-compassion.

    Hopefully these tips help you to silence that inner critic once and for all. And if you’d like more help on building your confidence and self-esteem, please get in touch with me. I work with people to empower them so they can build the life they dream about.

    SOURCES:

    https://www.omaritani.com/blog/how-to-silence-your-inner-critic

    https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/201903/silencing-your-inner-critic

    How to Tame and Silence Your Inner Critic: 5 Ways

    Filed Under: mindfulness, self esteem

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