280 - Mindful Monday Meditation - The Power of Belief
Becoming Mentally Healthy by Paula Sweet at Absolute Mind
Release Date: 10/16/2023
Becoming Mentally Healthy by Paula Sweet at Absolute Mind
In today's episode of "Your Absolute Mind," We delve deep into the often overlooked aspects of mental health. Drawing on my extensive experience as a dedicated multimodal therapist for over a decade, I offer a compassionate, practical guide for anyone looking to strengthen their mental resilience and navigate the complexities of daily life's stresses. What You'll Discover: Understanding Mental Health: Explore why mental health, despite being crucial, isn't as straightforward to nurture as physical health. Insights from My Therapy Practice: Gain insights from my 10 years + of experience in a...
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info_outline 282 - Unlocking the Power of EMDR: Healing Trauma Through Eye MovementsBecoming Mentally Healthy by Paula Sweet at Absolute Mind
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info_outlineπ Welcome to Mindful Monday, a segment of the Your Absolute Mind podcast! I'm Paula Sweet, your go-to guide for all things mental wellness.
ποΈ Episode Highlights
- Introduction to Mindful Mornings: Why it's the perfect start to your week.
- Fast Facts on Meditation: Why meditation isn't just trendy, itβs transformative.
- How the Your Absolute Mind App Can Help: A simple way to make mental health a daily habit.
- Guided Meditation: Centering on the belief that you're capable of positive growth and change.
- Closing Thoughts: Taking the mindfulness journey ahead.
π± What You'll Learn
- How meditation can literally change your brain for the better.
- Why integrating meditation into your daily life is a game-changer.
- An inspiring guided meditation focused on the power of belief.
π‘ Why Listen?
Are you looking to supercharge your mental well-being? In just about 10-ish minutes, this episode will help you explore the transformative power of meditation. You'll not just learn; you'll experience a guided session that'll give you the tools to be the architect of your own mind.
π± Don't Miss Out on the Your Absolute Mind App
If you want to continue nurturing your mental health every single day, consider subscribing to the Your Absolute Mind app. For less than a cuppa coffee a week, gain access to daily guided meditations, inspiring quotes, and a bunch of mental health tools that are super easy to follow. Trust me, itβs worth it.
π Share the Love
If this episode resonates with you, don't keep it a secret! Share it with someone you think might benefit. Letβs help the world become a mentally healthier place, one episode at a time.