Our mindfulness work continues with the practice of of the non-judgmental stance. Observe and just notice. Be compassionate, conscious, and loving as …
Mindfulness is One Component
Dr. Ron Siegel, one of the leading champions of mindfulness, stated that mindfulness is all that is necessary to combat anxiety, depression, or …
Daily Practice is Key
Are you still learning, growing, and discovering? If not, why not? What got in the way? Continue to make your self-improvement a priority. That …
Defensiveness Getting in the Way
I became intrigued with the concept of defensiveness, and I decided to do more research on the matter. I found one video (below) that identified GUILT …
How Mindfulness Empowers Us
I saw a meme this week: "Sometimes people pretend you're a bad person so they don't feel guilty about the things they did to you." Based on what …
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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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 …
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 …