Welcome back to the weekly blog from Private Counseling dedicated to Mindfulness!
-- Quick Recap --
Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us.
Myth: Mindfulness = completely clearing your mind of any thoughts, breathing calmly, and being peaceful.
Truth: There are MANY ways to be mindful! I hope it is a relief for you to realize that you don’t have to empty your mind (because that can be almost impossible). We will focus on 6 categories of Mindfulness (created by Dr. Elisha Goldstein) – 1) Being Calm 2) Being in the Here and Now 3) Being Good to Yourself 4) Being Happy 5) Being Kind 6) Being Balanced
 | This week’s goal is to Be Kind: by taking a Relationship Inventory
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Goal: Is there a way to have more contacts with those that nourish you? Ideally, you’ll spend quality time together in person, but phone calls and text are also okay. Could you reduce you contact with those who deplete you? If not, could you change your relationship to them? For example, if you have a coworker who is needy and demanding, could you change the way you respond to them to minimize depleting your energy with your response to this person?
Idea: With depleting and neutral relationships, could you practice saying to yourself, “May you be at ease, may I be at ease, may we all be at ease.” Repeat by breathing in slowly for 4 counts and breathing out slowly for 4 counts for each phrase.
Idea: With depleting and neutral relationships, could you practice saying to yourself, “May you be at ease, may I be at ease, may we all be at ease.” Repeat by breathing in slowly for 4 counts and breathing out slowly for 4 counts for each phrase.
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Bree Winkler is a licensed professional counselor in Atlanta, GA. Bree specializes in helping clients manage anxiety, depression, anger, and relationship issues. Contact Bree today to schedule your initial session.
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