Cognitive distortions, or more simply known as "thinking errors," occur quite frequently. They bridge the gap between our beliefs (often negative and …
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How You Think About Events Can Change How You Feel
Positive self-talk can go a long way. Keep doing it, and you will see the results. Have you noticed how negative thoughts can weigh you down or …
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How to Feel More Connected Using Mindfulness
I expect that everyone is practicing mindfulness -- at least for a few minutes each day. Make a mental note (or an actual note) of your experience. …
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Strategies for Managing the Pressures of “Have To’s”
What is your strategy for managing the pressure of all the responsibilities you "have to" do? Do you feel a sense of urgency or anxiety just short of …
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How To Fight Fair
Think of the different ways you have applied mindfulness skills over the past weeks. Mindfulness of your breathing, sights, or sounds. Mindfulness of …
The Practice of Letting Go
Practice mindfulness every day. (I know you already are!) Make a mental note of your practice--what you did and what you noticed. Experiment and focus …
Don’t Judge Your Judging!
Happy New Year, and welcome to 2017! Mindfulness teaches us to take a non-judgmental stance. However, survival of the species requires exercising …
Letting Go of Old Things
I like the analogy of climbing a ladder -- you need to let go of one rung to reach for the next. This is true in life as well. The "letting go" can …
How Can You Calm an Overactive Mind?
A daily mindfulness practice is an immensely powerful tool for calming an overactive mind. It will improve focus and memory as well as empathy and …
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Mindfulness in DBT
Mindfulness is one of the 4 cornerstones of the DBT process. However, it intertwines itself throughout all the modules. "Paying attention, on …