What if you were to wake up in the morning and say to yourself, "Good morning. I love you."? How would this phrase affect you? Aside from it …
On Observing
In reviewing the components of mindfulness, we have the "What Skills" and the "How Skills". What Skills Observe Describe …
Multi-Tasking is NOT a Strength
Doing one thing at a time is efficient, enhances focus, and decreases distractions. While many workplaces value multi-tasking, it has been …
What is Necessary to Practice Mindfulness?
"Paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally, as if your life depended on it." This quotation is Jon Kabat-Zinn's …
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There is no Substitute for Daily Practice
Emotion Regulation skills require daily practice to keep emotions in check and behavior under control. These skills are the crux of making lasting …
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Mindfulness of Current Emotion
Mindfulness involves consciously directing your attention to one thing in the present moment. It is focused attention in a non-judgmental …
Is There More to Mindfulness?
Mindfulness practice has the ability to transform lives. While the concept is relatively simple, and beginners are able to practice it immediately, …
Just One Thing at a Time…
Isn't multitasking a strength? Perhaps you are one of the many who included "multitasking" on your resume as a strength. Many people brag about their …
How Judgmental Are You?
Are you aware of your judgments? How about your use of the word, "should?" When you have thoughts that incorporate the word, "should," (or related …
Willing Hands
Willing Hands is a DBT skill that came up in conversation this past week. While it is actually a skill that falls into the Distress Tolerance module, …