Do you make shopping lists? Do you use your calendar for planning? Or do you otherwise tend to write down your thoughts? Good! Writing things down can help you become more mindful and consciously aware. Continue reading
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We are often mind full instead of mindful. Good news is we can increase our present-centered awareness and become more mindful.
Thoughts are just products of our minds. They are a part of ourselves, but they do not define us. Our thoughts influence our behavior, but they do not control it. This idea is central to mindfulness. Continue reading
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Feel more compassion for yourself and others.
Self-compassion involves acknowledging that suffering and failure are a part of the human condition, and that all people are worthy of compassion. The concept of self-compassion has its roots in Eastern Buddhist philosophy. Continue reading
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Mindfulness training develops our ability to stay focused in the here and now.
This post describes four main components through which mindfulness meditation works. If you ever wondered why mindfulness is so effective in improving personal well-being, you might want to continue your reading. Continue reading
Posted in Attention, Cognitive Psychology, Emotions, Meditation, Personal Development, Psychology
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My name is Simon Moesgaard, a psychologist from Denmark, and this is my blog about psychology.
