In those quiet moments in which we are practicing mindful thinking, sometimes it helps to focus on each area of self that needs attention – really focus and actively listen to anything distressing, so we can figure out how to correct it or, at the very least, make peace with it. One way in which […]
Effective Self-Reflection: Mindful Meditation and Journaling
When we move away from trauma and enter the recovery period, it’s important to remember to find quiet moments alone in which we can be mindful of our thoughts and just relax. Ensuring we allow for such moments will enable us to reconnect with the parts of ourselves that may have been lost or suppressed […]
‘Never’ Use Definitives – ‘Always’ Opt for Humility
In an effort to gain self-awareness and center ourselves, it can be important to reframe the way we’ve traditionally thought. By focusing on a particular thought process and the fallacies associated with it, and becoming more open-minded, we allow ourselves to view the world more positively. One way in which we can use reframing techniques […]
The Importance of Slowing a Ball in Motion
It’s good to set goals for ourselves. Goals mean different things to different people because our circumstances differ. We can even make the same goals, but the importance can vary largely on the individual. To get out of bed may be a simpler prospect for someone who’s healthy hoping to be more productive than it […]
Reframing Addiction: It all Stems from the Same Place
Addiction is bad, right? We hear about it all the time. We’re in the midst of an opioid epidemic, and our friends, family members, loved ones, and those we interact with all the time are shopping too much, eating too much, spending too much time on social media. We all know someone who “has an […]
Mindfulness for Managing Anger
We all get angry. We all have moments in which we feel as if we cannot control our emotions or reactions. This happens for a number of reasons. However, there is a difference between physical and situation factors that provoke feelings of anger and the emotional reasons behind it. There are reasons, physically, that we […]