Category: General
Is Mindfulness a Religion?
Interesting thoughts from the Huffington Post: Many people around the world — Christian, Buddhist, Jewish, and atheist — have begun to practice mindfulness simply as a way to live happier lives. (ABC news anchor Dan Harris suggests mindfulness can make you 10% Happier). In A Mindful Nation, Ohio Congressman Tim…
Stop Fighting Your Negative Thoughts
Can These Four Questions Change Your Life?
The ACT Approach to Self-Acceptance
In Psychology Today, Dr. Barbara Markway shares Three surprising, simple ways to increase self-acceptance. According to Dr. Hayes, the key skill in self-acceptance involves being able to shift perspectives. We have to move our focus from a judgmental stance, to a more neutral, observing stance. Our brains evolved with the…
ACT when we feel we can’t!
Here is a really simple and useful post: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy when we feel we can’t! By resisting and struggling against unwanted situations or feelings, we often create more inner suffering. Acceptance is not about “giving up”, but, since we can’t change the unpleasant experiences, we can learn to…
Is Mindfulness a Religion?
Interesting thoughts from the Huffington Post: Many people around the world — Christian, Buddhist, Jewish, and atheist — have begun to practice mindfulness simply as a way to live happier lives. (ABC news anchor Dan Harris suggests mindfulness can make you 10% Happier). In A Mindful Nation, Ohio Congressman Tim…
Stop Fighting Your Negative Thoughts
Can These Four Questions Change Your Life?
The ACT Approach to Self-Acceptance
In Psychology Today, Dr. Barbara Markway shares Three surprising, simple ways to increase self-acceptance. According to Dr. Hayes, the key skill in self-acceptance involves being able to shift perspectives. We have to move our focus from a judgmental stance, to a more neutral, observing stance. Our brains evolved with the…
ACT when we feel we can’t!
Here is a really simple and useful post: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy when we feel we can’t! By resisting and struggling against unwanted situations or feelings, we often create more inner suffering. Acceptance is not about “giving up”, but, since we can’t change the unpleasant experiences, we can learn to…