Mindfulness Daily Check-In July 17 2017
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Hello everyone!!! How is everyone doing today? I thought today we could share about mindfulness on a Monday Monday is a new day of another week. A new day we can focus on skills or a goal or even some more self-care. Whatever it may be, share it here and we all can encourage you
@KrinkTheMellowUnicorn @Pat @Laura @Heather @AutumnLeigh @tazcares @Kason @Power @Hope @kindsoul10 @melliotm@soulsings @sujaypai @ady23 @rumplesteeleskin @sensitiveShade5337 @basty @joyoussun47 @peacefulwarrior10 @lightforlife @sailorelix @kindsoul10 @yzzil @passionatepeyton @emunahhere @amiablepeace77 @helping2findaway @honeydinkley @politelychaotic @agreeablekite4304 @Amelia @LilyLila @psalm139 @PiecesofYou @char1otte @fighter23
I am mindfully choosing my goal for this week as practising discipline in terms of sleeping well, studying, job searching, internet addictions, etc. My focus will be on discipline...
#MindfulMonday 😀
@peacefulWarrior10
HIya Warior great you are here today Wow Im so proud of you and listing out all your things you know you are working on this week. They are achevable and this is so cause you have a positive attitude. Please if you need some help on this let us know and we will all encourage you
@RumpleSteeleSkin Thank you so much for being so supportive always! *a mindful hug* 😁
@peacefulWarrior10
Aaww thanks Warrior
This week I am going to work on being more present in the moment. Recently a lot of automatic, reflexive trauma responses hsve undermined my attempts to defuse thoughts and feelings through mindful practice. Staying grounded has been a conscious, constant struggle, even when employing specific grounding techniques for triggers and anxiety that normally work for me. It feels awful, to be frank.
I can't find a safe space inside. ☹️
@melliotm I guess these temporary set backs are quite common on our journey to improvement. But did you notice you were already mindful when you identified these reflexive emotions? Don't lose hope. Accept the reflexes and let them pass. You'll get back to the game soon again 😊 just pay attention to what's happening to you now and notice the patterns.
@peacefulWarrior10 Thanks, Warrior :)
@melliotm
Hiya Melli Im really glad to see you share on this today. A great goal is to be as present as we can-but maybe have you tried to cut that expectation in half? Maybe saying a specific time of day for you when it is good so that you can work on some skills, so when the times are bad in the day the skills can pop right up and help you. The same with grounding. Since the "whole" thing is a bit overwhelming and not working, can you cut that in half and maybe do smaller grounding skills? If you need help with this my pm are still there for you
Also I do understand on finding that "safe place" in your head can be hard. Is there a place you enjoy? Is there a season you like-winter summer spring fall? Let me know so I can help you find some things that you like that can help.
@RumpleSteeleSkin Maybe saying a specific time of day for you when it is good so that you can work on some skills, so when the times are bad in the day the skills can pop right up and help you. The same with grounding. Since the "whole" thing is a bit overwhelming and not working, can you cut that in half and maybe do smaller grounding skills? If you need help with this my pm are still there for you
I'll give that a try, Rumple -- thanks :) Will shoot you a PM soon
As for safe spaces, anywhere with bodies of water -- rivers, lakes, streams, waterfalls, etc (I've only been to an ocean coast once so I don't include them in the list hehe). The sound of water flowing is soothing to me. I usually have a relaxing nature video running in the background.
@melliotm
See if you can ground with this....enjoy
@RumpleSteeleSkin 💟
@RumpleSteeleSkin thanks for the pics about mindfulness and where we are now.
Mondays can actually be quite stressful especially if you have had a great weekend or week off and your Monday routine hits you and you want to run away. I am trying mindfulness today and it keeps me moving on despite the resistances I face. Just even taking a breath helps me.
@soulsings
Hi Soul very glad to see you in check-in So yes I do understand on the great weekend, so relaxed and some fun, a bit more relaxation and BAM!!! Here comes Monday
Like Mondays need to be illegal lol. I hope that you can find some form of mindfulness or grounding or preperation like on Sunday nights to get you in a good place for Monday.
I am excited that it is monday. I needed it to be a new week. I am struggling to find the time with everything that i have going on in my life. Also, my puppy doesn't like me ignoring her for exended amounts of time. Any ideas?
-Ady
@Ady23
Hiya Ady good to see you today. Sometimes for many a new week is like a new beginning but also certain things may be happening to boost moods or other things. So glad you have a new week to work on whatever it is you need to. I guess the only thing I can share with you when having a busy life and 7cups is prioritize things. 7 cups comes 2nd to life things right? Maybe some time today you can write all the things you need to to each day. List in numbers which ones are very important and then put in 7cups. Maybe this can help you some. Also with a puppy well kinda like a baby. That too, you have to just work into your things daily
I am excited that it is monday. I needed it to be a new week. I am struggling to find the time with everything that i have going on in my life. Also, my puppy doesn't like me ignoring her for exended amounts of time. Any ideas?
