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Connect to the Here and Now
July 31, 2023
Fears about the Present Moment Like many, you may be scared to pay attention to the present moment. It may feel impossible. This is normal as this is a new experience. Few are those who…
Responding to Rumination
October 24, 2022
It has been said that fish don’t know they are swimming in water; they just swim in it naturally unaware of that fact. It has also been said that our thoughts are our water. Most…
When Anxiety Shows Up
May 23, 2021
There is no doubt anxiety is an emotion no one likes to experience. Some of us may experience it every once in a while, others may experience it too often to count. The fact is…
Hardships, Growth, and Gratitude
December 09, 2020
https://mindsetadminportal.wpcomstaging.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/przemyslaw-zientala-54brsfzksgg-unsplash.jpg The year 2020 will go down in history as one of our most challenging and disliked years. No question we all have been struggling in one way or another. However, some of us may…
Anxiety, Thoughts, Boats, and Automobiles
October 05, 2018
View original article published in Psych Central– Under Title: Thought Watching Exercises to Increase Awareness & Reduce Anxiety We often go about our lives without noticing what our mind is telling us because we are…
5 Amazing Benefits of Mindfulness Practice
November 03, 2017
“It is what makes us human, what distinguishes us from other animals. We can be aware of being aware.” –Jon Kabat-Zinn Are you stuck in the past or in the future? Quite often we are…
Comparison: The Perfectionist’s Incessant Urge
September 26, 2017
View original article published in Psych Central– Alice had experienced many successes in her youth. She was gifted with athletic skills, intelligence, and an outgoing personality. She qualified for a scholarship in college and graduated…
Is Your Amazing Mind Limiting Your Hopes and Dreams?
May 22, 2017
“Limits, like fears are often just an illusion.” –Michael Jordan We have an amazing, active mind that helps us survive in our daily living. We could not do what we do if it weren’t for…
Mindfulness: The Anchor in the Storm
April 05, 2017
View original article published in Psych Central – Ships in the harbor need to be anchored as they are brought back from a day at sea. If ships and boats were not secured, they would…
Two Ways to Put the Brakes on Your Anxiety
September 23, 2016
View original article published in Psych Central– Our human instinct is to react and push back when we feel pain and discomfort. When we struggle with anxiety, those feelings are magnified. Our inherent response is…
Mindfulness and OCD
May 22, 2016
View original article published in Psych Central here] Vincent was a young man experiencing intrusive thoughts. All he wanted in life was to get rid of those tormenting images and thoughts once and for all.…
3 Steps To Take When Life Gets Foggy
October 20, 2014
[View original article published in Answers.com here] What is your first thought when you wake up in the morning? “I’m ready to take on the day!” But maybe you had a restless night and couldn’t…
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