Mindfulness Daily Check-In January 21, 2018

BECOME The Eye Of The Storm With Mindfulness

Yes everyone YOU can be in control of your storms! Isn't that sounding so empowering? Or is it a bit scary for you? Either way we know that trying to take control of somethings in our lives is kinda hard, impossible, where to begin, how-how-how.......

Breathe with me now, and I'll explain

Nothing ever goes away until it has taught us what we need to know. ― Pema

Thinking is necessary to survive, but most of the thoughts you have floating around in your head are false or I could say "your truths" and at times should not be listened to. However, it is as in your head, you have a broken record that continues replaying the same thoughts over and over again with no end. And its ok When you focus on the breath you are not just forming mindfulness you are also creating stillness in your mind. Giving it a much-needed break from the constant race of thoughts that interfers with most of your day.

But how can we stop this storm, and be more mindful of how we react to it? Ready everyone?

1. Please where ever you are in bed, sitting at the computer desk, walking outside, waiting for the bus......just take 1 big breath in- and let it out.

2. Gently look into your day,week and just figure out where your stressors are. Examples shool,kids,mental health issues, relationships.

3. Think and ask yourselves "Where in this situation do I have control/change? Where can I make changes?

4. Start writing down some "scribbled thoughts" you might have. This will come in handy later on when you are ready to focus on the stressor

5. Whatever feelings you are having, accept them. No judging no nothing but just saying "I feel.......and it's ok"

6. When you have some time sit down and write out a plan on how you can sort out your stressors.situations. What help/support you may have or can get. What you may need.

I shared this with you all cause even I deal with these things. It has been on my mind to share with you all, but just didn't have the words yet I know mindfulness is a great tool, but for some it doesn't work. Still you can do all these steps and not even associate it with mindfulness. Please share with us on your thoughts on what I shared. Share on your immediate thoughts you are having now

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