Mindful Blog – Be Balanced

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 Balanced:
​by Growing into Life
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Pause and notice the moments when you believe you simply cannot do something (such as run farther, lift more weight, be patient, trust someone, ask for a raise, move to a new home or city, stick to a budget, change a bad habit, try a new hobby, etc).

You might be thinking, “I tried this before and I’m just not capable of doing it well.”

Shifting your thoughts allows you to expand your perspective and grow! Can you ask yourself this instead, “Is there another way I can look at this? Could this be an opportunity instead of a setback?”

Goal: Be kind to yourself through balance, perspective, and patience.
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To make positive changes and achieve mental health balance, ask yourself, “What do I need right now? What can I do to believe in myself in this moment?” ​

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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.