Daily Mindfulness Lab
How do you reprogram what isn’t working if you can't get past your analytical mind? Too many men are weighted down by their opinions and get stuck. Without measurement, the weight of these opinions (unchecked) get in the way of what matters. The Daily Mindfulness Lab is a measurement-based, mindfulness education that aims to improve men's emotional health. Because so many guys are unclear how to reliably improve their mental and emotional fitness they end up drifting into a state of indifference and frustration. Now more than ever, we need an ambitious mindfulness practice to help men inquire more accurately as to whether they're being an ally to the truth, or blinding themselves from it. Host of the podcast and Daily Mindfulness Lab founder, Todd Brossart, LCSW, BCD discusses evidence-based insights of how the Lab helps men improve their ability to be mindful, psychologically flexible, and compassionate.
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Owning My Naivete
05/11/2022
Owning My Naivete
If you could have a conversation with yourself back when you started your career in healthcare, what would you say? What does that person need to know in order to sustain their mental health over the arch of their career? Would you talk to them about naivete? Or how to approach one's naivete as it comes up in their career? Consider where you're at today in your career. Would you be willing to talk to yourself about owning your naivete? After 12 years of working in a large hospital setting, in outpatient mental health and substance use disorders clinics, I can admit that I naively behaved and spoke as though I was exempt from the stressors of life, and the stressors on the job. I was naïve to how things would eventually start to breakdown in my personal life. Which they eventually did. Some of the breakdowns were preventable, but my naivete interfered with seeing clearly. I reference the following paper during the podcast: Self-awareness Questions for Effective Psychotherapists: Helping Good Psychotherapists Become Even Better” by Samuel Knapp, Michael Gottlieb and Mitchell Handelsman. The questions they encourage providers to consider to assist in becoming more self-aware: Do I recognize my immediate emotional reactions? Do I judge my competencies accurately? Do I recognize that I might harbor implicit prejudices? Am I aware that I might succumb to cognitive biases or unhelpful heuristics? Am I fully aware of my values? Connect with me:
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In Memoriam | Honoring Rachel
06/21/2021
In Memoriam | Honoring Rachel
If you’ve listened to this podcast for a while, you’ll know that I hold a belief that there’s still someone out there who I haven’t met yet, that will change my life in profound ways. This episode is an attempt to honor someone who left a lasting impact on my life. In April 2019 during my lengthy stay in the hospital, I was privileged to have a very special person care for me. Her name was Rachel Petersen. Rachel was a nurse at the Anschutz Medical Center, in Aurora, Colorado. Sadly, Rachel passed away recently. The news was devastating to read about, and my wife and I are still trying to process her sudden loss. To learn more about Rachel, and the first annual 5K Scrub Run honoring her visit, . . Looking to further your mindfulness practice? Check out the Mental Events mindfulness journal. It’s dedicated to examining the workability of the mind’s proposed solutions to problems, and offers an opportunity to step back from giving over your life to negative thoughts. . Wanting to integrate mindfulness into your life? Sign up to receive my free . . . . . As always, we’d like to hear from you. Send your questions via email - . Connect with Mental Events on social media: Instagram Facebook
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Getting to Live | A Mindful Reframe
06/01/2021
Getting to Live | A Mindful Reframe
We all have to do things. Some things we are excited about. Other things, not as much. Rarely do we consider what we get to do in our lives, taking it for granted. In this episode I offer a quick mindfulness reframe to help you shift your perspective to living with more presence and gratitude. Because when we get to do something versus have to do something, we show up more completely and openly. . Looking to further your mindfulness practice? Check out the Mental Events mindfulness journal. It’s dedicated to examining the workability of the mind’s proposed solutions to problems, and offers an opportunity to step back from giving over your life to negative thoughts. . Wanting to integrate mindfulness into your life? Sign up to receive my free . . . . . As always, we’d like to hear from you. Send your questions via email - . Connect with Mental Events on social media: Instagram Facebook
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Subtracting Self-Care | Moving Toward What Matters
04/26/2021
Subtracting Self-Care | Moving Toward What Matters
Should self-care always mean you get to feel calm? Should self-care be limited to feeling good? Let’s reimagine self-care for a moment. Instead of adding things to your life in the name of self-care, consider what you could subtract in order to practice better self-care. Continually adding activities of self-care could become exhausting, and may make you feel worse. What could you let go of today to make room for your health and well-being? . Looking to further your mindfulness practice? Check out the Mental Events mindfulness journal. It’s dedicated to examining the workability of the mind’s proposed solutions to problems, and offers an opportunity to step back from giving over your life to negative thoughts. . Wanting to integrate mindfulness into your life? Sign up to receive my free . . . . . As always, we’d like to hear from you. Send your questions via email - . Connect with Mental Events on social media: Instagram Facebook
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Post-traumatic Growth: Celebrating Year Two with Gratitude and Joy
04/12/2021
Post-traumatic Growth: Celebrating Year Two with Gratitude and Joy
What doesn't kill us, can make us stronger! On the two-year anniversary of a near death experience, I invite a friend of the podcast, John Evans to sit down for an extended conversation about post-traumatic growth. Post-traumatic growth refers to the positive psychological changes that a person can experience as a result of adversity. John and I cover a lot of ground in this episode, referencing Stephen Joseph's book, What Doesn't Kill Us, Judith Herman's book, Trauma and Recovery, and Stephen Pressfield's book, The War of Art. . If you're wondering how to move through feeling stuck, and hitting plateau's in day-to-day life, John gives some helpful insights from his 13 year recovery. We also talk about the importance of finding a survivor mission, and transforming the meaning of personal tragedy by making it the basis for social action. . Looking to further your mindfulness practice? . It’s dedicated to examining the workability of the mind’s proposed solutions to problems, and offers an opportunity to step back from giving over your life to negative thoughts. . Wanting to integrate mindfulness into your life? Sign up to receive my free . . . . . As always, we’d like to hear from you. Send your questions via email - . Connect with Mental Events on social media: Instagram Facebook
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After Violence: Reflections on Boulder
03/29/2021
After Violence: Reflections on Boulder
So often we feel hopeless and powerless after tragedy and trauma. I know I've felt that way recently with the tragedies in Atlanta and Boulder. Both events serve as reminders of how violence can devastate community, trust, and desecrate the ideals, values, and freedoms we hold as sacred. In this week's episode, I discuss what moral injurious events are, and offer a mindful approach to touch feelings of hopelessness and powerlessness. . Looking to further your mindfulness practice? . It’s dedicated to examining the workability of the mind’s proposed solutions to problems, and offers an opportunity to step back from giving over your life to negative thoughts. . Wanting to integrate mindfulness into your life? Sign up to receive my free . . . . . As always, we’d like to hear from you. Send your questions via email - . Connect with Mental Events on social media: Instagram Facebook
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Healthy and Unhealthy Discomfort
03/14/2021
Healthy and Unhealthy Discomfort
Life serves up discomfort to us in many ways. At times we've all avoided challenges in order to escape the stress that goes with feeling uncomfortable. This week's episode examines how our struggle against discomfort can cause additional suffering in our lives. . Think of unhealthy discomfort as something you do to avoid coming into contact with what doesn't feel good. Healthy discomfort on the other hand tends to be a more open, willing, and engaging way of managing what is already present. . Looking to further your mindfulness practice? Check out the Mental Events mindfulness journal. It’s dedicated to examining the workability of the mind’s proposed solutions to problems, and offers an opportunity to step back from giving over your life to negative thoughts. . Wanting to integrate mindfulness into your life? Sign up to receive my free . . . . . As always, we’d like to hear from you. Send your questions via email - . Connect with Mental Events on social media: Instagram Facebook
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Box Breathing
02/27/2021
Box Breathing
“Just breathe.” Depending on how stressed you might be, hearing those words may not be well received. Enter box breathing! It's a proactive breathing exercise aimed to help you regulate your nervous system. . Box breathing is a common breathing technique used by Navy Seals, mindfulness practitioners, and recovery programs. During my time as the lead facilitator of the mindfulness group at the Veterans Administration, I would lead the group through box breathing. . If you can envision drawing a box in your mind, and follow your breath to the count of four, then you can do box breathing. . This week's podcast episode outlines what box breathing is, and I'll walk you through a brief box breathing exercise toward the end of the episode. . Looking to further your mindfulness practice? Check out the Mental Events mindfulness journal. It’s dedicated to examining the workability of the mind’s proposed solutions to problems, and offers an opportunity to step back from giving over your life to negative thoughts. . Wanting to integrate mindfulness into your life? Sign up to receive my free . . . . . As always, we’d like to hear from you. Send your questions via email - . Connect with Mental Events on social media: Instagram Facebook
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The Just World Belief
02/15/2021
The Just World Belief
Do good things only happen to good people? Do bad things only happen to bad people? And are all honorable actions eventually rewarded? The Just World Belief states that your actions are inclined to bring morally fair and just consequences to you, or others. But what happens when something unexpected and traumatic happens to you? . To be honest, I'm not so sure where I fall with this belief/hypothesis? Nonetheless, in this episode I try and make sense of the Just World hypothesis, while leaving you with a few thoughts to ponder. . Looking to further your mindfulness practice? Check out the Mental Events mindfulness journal. It’s dedicated to examining the workability of the mind’s proposed solutions to problems, and offers an opportunity to step back from giving over your life to negative thoughts. . Wanting to integrate mindfulness into your life? Sign up to receive my free . . . . . As always, we’d like to hear from you. Send your questions via email - . Connect with Mental Events on social media: Instagram Facebook
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Natural and Manufactured Emotion
02/01/2021
Natural and Manufactured Emotion
There are two kinds of emotions. The first kind of emotions are those that happen naturally. We often experience natural emotions as they unfold after something happens. The second kind of emotions are the manufactured type. They're not based on the facts of an event, but on your interpretations of it. . Push play to learn more about how you might be manufacturing emotions, and how to stop adding kindling to the fire! . Looking to further your mindfulness practice? Check out the Mental Events mindfulness journal. It’s dedicated to examining the workability of the mind’s proposed solutions to problems, and offers an opportunity to step back from giving over your life to negative thoughts. . Wanting to integrate mindfulness into your life? Sign up to receive my free . . . . . As always, we’d like to hear from you. Send your questions via email - . Connect with Mental Events on social media: Instagram Facebook
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Being with Less Self | Remembering Mindfulness
01/18/2021
Being with Less Self | Remembering Mindfulness
Our human lives are inundated with the needs of the Self. The self (I/me/my) has many preferences, needs, biases, desires, and conditioned habits. While we're often unaware of how we are being controlled by the causes and conditions of our needs and wants, remembering mindfulness offers a path to greater awareness and choice. When remembering mindfulness we remember to come back to our present state. In this space of awareness we can be present-minded participants and live with more mindful action. . This week, learn how to become more aware of yourself, and how to practice mindfulness - even when life appears to be too overwhelming and confusing. . Looking to further your mindfulness practice? Check out the Mental Events mindfulness journal. It’s dedicated to examining the workability of the mind’s proposed solutions to problems, and offers an opportunity to step back from giving over your life to negative thoughts. . Wanting to integrate mindfulness into your life? Sign up to receive my free . . . . . As always, we’d like to hear from you. Send your questions via email - . Connect with Mental Events on social media: Instagram Facebook
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Setting Expectations for the New Year
01/04/2021
Setting Expectations for the New Year
New Year’s tends to bring about a newfound motivation for change. After a taxing 2020, I think we're all ready to turn the page! When making New Years resolutions we tend to hope for the best. Behind our desire for change there's a hope for the quick fix. Unfortunately, (myself included) we set ourselves up for disappointment, forgetting to update our expectations. With mindful living, we realize there are no quick fixes, only ways to simplify the over-complicated. . I mention several reflection questions and a worksheet during the podcast. Click here for the worksheet to reflect on where you've come, and what a life well-lived looks like in 2021! . I offer a guided meditation/visualization exercise @15:40 mark. . BTW - If you haven't listened to the most recent podcast, , I would recommend giving that a listen before pushing play on this episode! . Looking to further your mindfulness practice? Check out the Mental Events mindfulness journal. It’s dedicated to examining the workability of the mind’s proposed solutions to problems, and offers an opportunity to step back from giving over your life to negative thoughts. . Wanting to integrate mindfulness into your life? Sign up to receive my free . . . . As always, we’d like to hear from you. Send your questions via email - . Connect with Mental Events on social media: Instagram Facebook
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2020 in a word
12/14/2020
2020 in a word
What word would you use to describe the past year? I asked 70 people that very question and received many different responses. But I also asked a second question. What did you learn to value about the experience from the pandemic? Tune in to hear how the two questions elicited different responses, and why it's vital to reflect on difficult experiences. After all, you may not realize how the things you're saying to yourself could be impacting your mood and behavior! . Looking to further your mindfulness practice? Check out the Mental Events . It’s dedicated to examining the workability of the mind’s proposed solutions to problems, and offers an opportunity to step back from giving over your life to negative thoughts. . Wanting to integrate mindfulness into your life? Sign up to receive my six-day . . . As always, we’d like to hear from you. Send your questions via email - . Connect with Mental Events on social media and share your comments about the show on Instagram , and on Facebook .
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The Ready-to-Experience Mind | Paying Attention with Perspective
12/08/2020
The Ready-to-Experience Mind | Paying Attention with Perspective
You have the ability to focus your attention on just about anything! Yet sometimes we become so close to our worries that we struggle to see what’s beyond the thinking mind. This week I talk about our ready-to-experience mind, and three simple ways to pay attention more mindfully. . Looking to further your mindfulness practice? Check out the Mental Events . It’s dedicated to examining the workability of the mind’s proposed solutions to problems, and offers an opportunity to step back from giving over your life to negative thoughts. . Wanting to integrate mindfulness into your life? Sign up to receive my six-day . . . As always, we’d like to hear from you. Send your questions via email - . Connect with Mental Events on social media and share your comments about the show on Instagram , and on Facebook .
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Giving Presence
11/23/2020
Giving Presence
One of the greatest gifts we can offer anyone is our true presence. Unfortunately this year, many of us won't be able to congregate for the holidays. Does this mean we won't be able to be present or thankful in other ways? Of course not. Tune in for this week's episode and learn how to practice presence whether you're congregating with others or not. . Looking to further your mindfulness practice? Check out the Mental Events . It’s dedicated to examining the workability of the mind’s proposed solutions to problems, and offers an opportunity to step back from giving over your life to negative thoughts. . Wanting to integrate mindfulness into your life? Sign up to receive my six-day . . . As always, we’d like to hear from you. Send your questions via email - . Connect with Mental Events on social media and share your comments about the show on Instagram , and on Facebook .
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Committing to a Mindful Recovery and Breaking Patterns of Suffering |A Conversation with John Evans
10/26/2020
Committing to a Mindful Recovery and Breaking Patterns of Suffering |A Conversation with John Evans
“Don’t talk. Don’t trust. Don’t feel.” Rules that were taught early and often to my guest in this week’s episode. In this special interview, I connect with friend and colleague, John Evans, peer support specialist, musician, and Army Veteran. Looking inward and breaking the patterns of suffering was a path John fully committed to in July of 2007. John experienced many adverse events in his childhood, including the loss of his mother, and addiction in his family. After joining the Army in high school, John worked diligently to reintegrate back into civilian life when he returned home from two tours in Iraq as a medic. Thirteen years into his recovery, John intimately shares how his best days have come since committing to sobriety and working on his trauma. John explains, “Recovery means fearlessly attempting to unlock my potential, and being willing to reach for the life that my trauma would say, ‘don’t do that.’” An introduction to John – 3:09 What’s a hero? – 5:03 Quoting the book, “A Year to Live” by Steven Levine – 15:29 Recognizing resistance – 18:38 The pain of losing a parent – 22:46 Experience as a combat medic – 34:05 Impermanence and healing – 38:07 Waking up to thought forms during deployment – 42:10 Identity formation w/ trauma – 44:41 Victim role and attachment to pain – 48:00 Every day is a gift – 57:25 Trauma comparison – 1:01:21 Accepting wounds leads to empowerment – 1:07:45 What does recovery mean? – 1:11:20 Life after substance, 13 years into recovery – 1:15:02 Cultivating gratitude – 1:23:50 Adhering to a spiritual practice – 1:29:12 Looking to further your mindfulness practice? Check out the Mental Events . It’s dedicated to examining the workability of the mind’s proposed solutions to problems, and offers an opportunity to step back from giving over your life to negative thoughts. . Wanting to integrate mindfulness into your life? Sign up to receive my six-day . . . As always, we’d like to hear from you. Send your questions via email - . Connect with Mental Events on social media and share your comments about the show on Instagram , and on Facebook .
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Our Core Human Yearnings & The Impact of Trauma
10/13/2020
Our Core Human Yearnings & The Impact of Trauma
We all have core yearnings that make us human. In today’s episode I'll introduce you to six core human yearnings that stem out of the therapeutic approach of acceptance and commitment therapy, and how trauma can impact these essential core yearnings. Coherence Feeling Orientation Belonging Self-directed Meaning Competency Looking to further your mindfulness practice? Check out the Mental Events . It’s dedicated to examining the workability of the mind’s proposed solutions to problems, and offers an opportunity to step back from giving over your life to negative thoughts. . Wanting to integrate mindfulness into your life? Sign up to receive my six-day . . . As always, we’d like to hear from you. Send your questions via email - . Connect with Mental Events on social media and share your comments about the show on Instagram , and on Facebook .
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The Long Hike | Committing to What Matters
09/08/2020
The Long Hike | Committing to What Matters
I recently summited my 21st different 14er mountain (14,000 ft.) in my home state of Colorado. The 12 mile trek was a grueling experience that lasted over 8 hours. It was a commitment. If I wasn't clear about my values, it's safe to say I likely would have never gone! In this episode I introduce the the therapeutic aspect of committed action - a step-by-step process of acting to create a life of integrity. Committed action is about the qualities of chosen actions, not the speed with which they are accomplished. What matters is maintaining growth and forward movement, not the amount or rate of movement. . Looking to further your mindfulness practice? Check out the Mental Events . It’s dedicated to examining the workability of the mind’s proposed solutions to problems, and offers an opportunity to step back from giving over your life to negative thoughts. . Wanting to integrate mindfulness into your life? Sign up to receive my six-day . . . As always, we’d like to hear from you. Send your questions via email - . Connect with Mental Events on social media and share your comments about the show on Instagram , and on Facebook .
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Will I Remember This?
08/25/2020
Will I Remember This?
To practice mindfulness means to bring a direct awareness to what you are experiencing as you experience it. It’s purposely tuning into what’s going on with your mind and body, and the outside world, without trying to change whatever is present. In this episode I share a mindfulness practice called "Will I Remember This?" and provide context of how it can transform our relationship with the present moment, and the ever-evolving process of change. Looking to further your mindfulness practice? Check out the Mental Events . It’s dedicated to examining the workability of the mind’s proposed solutions to problems, and offers an opportunity to step back from giving over your life to negative thoughts. . Wanting to integrate mindfulness into your life? Sign up to receive my six-day . . . As always, we’d like to hear from you. Send your questions via email - . Connect with Mental Events on social media and share your comments about the show on Instagram , and on Facebook .
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Bonus Time | A Stoic Mindset
08/04/2020
Bonus Time | A Stoic Mindset
Assuming today was your last day, what would you do to live now, while you still had time? Today's episode dips into the stoic mindset of living our life as if it were bonus time. "We are not given a short life but we make it short, and we are not ill-supplied but wasteful of it." Seneca Looking to further your mindfulness practice? Check out the Mental Events . It’s dedicated to examining the workability of the mind’s proposed solutions to problems, and offers an opportunity to step back from giving over your life to negative thoughts. . Wanting to integrate mindfulness into your life? Sign up to receive my six-day . . . As always, we’d like to hear from you. Send your questions via email - . Connect with Mental Events on social media and share your comments about the show on Instagram , and on Facebook .
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Trauma & Recovery
07/21/2020
Trauma & Recovery
A friend once told me that trauma is like a shape-shifter. I couldn't agree more. In this episode I share a few insights that I recently stumbled up on in my ongoing recovery from a near-death experience. Looking to further your mindfulness practice? Check out the Mental Events . It’s dedicated to examining the workability of the mind’s proposed solutions to problems, and offers an opportunity to step back from giving over your life to negative thoughts. . Wanting to integrate mindfulness into your life? Sign up to receive my six-day . . . As always, we’d like to hear from you. Send your questions via email - . Connect with Mental Events on social media and share your comments about the show on Instagram , and on Facebook .
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Saying No to Say Yes to What Matters
07/07/2020
Saying No to Say Yes to What Matters
It goes without saying moving is both time consuming and exhausting. This weeks episode is a quick one. I talk about the importance of saying No, in order to say Yes to what matters. Looking to further your mindfulness practice? Check out the Mental Events . It’s dedicated to examining the workability of the mind’s proposed solutions to problems, and offers an opportunity to step back from giving over your life to negative thoughts. . Wanting to integrate mindfulness into your life? Sign up to receive my six-day . . . As always, we’d like to hear from you. Send your questions via email - . Connect with Mental Events on social media and share your comments about the show on Instagram , and on Facebook .
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Catastrophic Thinking | Stepping Back from Thought
06/30/2020
Catastrophic Thinking | Stepping Back from Thought
Catastrophic thinking is more common than you might realize! In this episode I talk about what catastrophizing is, and seven ways to step back from distorted thinking. . Looking to further your mindfulness practice? Check out the Mental Events . It’s dedicated to examining the workability of the mind’s proposed solutions to problems, and offers an opportunity to step back from giving over your life to negative thoughts. . Wanting to integrate mindfulness into your life? Sign up to receive my six-day . . . As always, we’d like to hear from you. Send your questions via email - . Connect with Mental Events on social media and share your comments about the show on Instagram , and on Facebook .
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Fatherly Love
06/23/2020
Fatherly Love
Happy belated Father's Day to all the dad's out there. It's extra special for me with the recent birth of our son. This week I share a note to my son and reflect on the current state of the podcast. . Looking to further your mindfulness practice? Check out the Mental Events . It’s dedicated to examining the workability of the mind’s proposed solutions to problems, and offers an opportunity to step back from giving over your life to negative thoughts. . Wanting to integrate mindfulness into your life? Sign up to receive my six-day . . . As always, we’d like to hear from you. Send your questions via email - . Connect with Mental Events on social media and share your comments about the show on Instagram , and on Facebook .
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For Mike
06/16/2020
For Mike
It was another difficult week. Unfortunately there's further need to hit the pause button. A family member of mine passed from COVID-19. See you next week! . Looking to further your mindfulness practice? Check out the Mental Events . It’s dedicated to examining the workability of the mind’s proposed solutions to problems, and offers an opportunity to step back from giving over your life to negative thoughts. . Wanting to integrate mindfulness into your life? Sign up to receive my six-day . . . As always, we’d like to hear from you. Send your questions via email - . Connect with Mental Events on social media and share your comments about the show on Instagram , and on Facebook .
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Black Lives Matter
06/09/2020
Black Lives Matter
Black Lives Matter. A note to self. . Looking to further your mindfulness practice? Check out the Mental Events . It’s dedicated to examining the workability of the mind’s proposed solutions to problems, and offers an opportunity to step back from giving over your life to negative thoughts. . Wanting to integrate mindfulness into your life? Sign up to receive my six-day . . . As always, we’d like to hear from you. Send your questions via email - . Connect with Mental Events on social media and share your comments about the show on Instagram , and on Facebook .
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Time for Pause
06/01/2020
Time for Pause
Like you, this past week I saw images and videos of the senseless killing of George Floyd. This week, putting a podcast out there didn't feel right. So I'm taking a break from regularly scheduled programming to do the right thing, pause, reflect, and honor George. Stay safe, and take care. . Looking to further your mindfulness practice? Check out the Mental Events . It’s dedicated to examining the workability of the mind’s proposed solutions to problems, and offers an opportunity to step back from giving over your life to negative thoughts. . Wanting to integrate mindfulness into your life? Sign up to receive my six-day . . . As always, we’d like to hear from you. Send your questions via email - . Connect with Mental Events on social media and share your comments about the show on Instagram , and on Facebook .
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In Remembrance Of | Honoring Those We've Lost
05/24/2020
In Remembrance Of | Honoring Those We've Lost
Memorial Day is a special day! It’s a day of remembrance for all the men and women who died while serving in the military. Today’s episode is about the power of remembrance and how important people from our lives not only shape us, but can continue to guide us. In this episode I’ll take you through a perspective taking, values-facing exercise to connect with people who've touched our lives. . Looking to further your mindfulness practice? Check out the Mental Events . It’s dedicated to examining the workability of the mind’s proposed solutions to problems, and offers an opportunity to step back from giving over your life to negative thoughts. . Wanting to integrate mindfulness into your life? Sign up to receive my six-day . . . As always, we’d like to hear from you. Send your questions via email - . Connect with Mental Events on social media and share your comments about the show on Instagram , and on Facebook .
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The Problem with Toxic Positivity
05/17/2020
The Problem with Toxic Positivity
Good Vibes Only - is a saying and a belief that, "life can only be lived well by having good feelings." Unfortunately, living by this strategy makes people feel worse off in the long run. What if the problem of painful emotions and difficult thoughts you experience isn’t actually the problem? Toxic Positivity is a strategy we all mindlessly engage in from time to time. It's a stance of non-acceptance and inflexibility toward life. . Tune into this weeks episode to learn how to live the good life. To begin “holding” our unpleasant emotions – to gently observe and contact them without any effort to make them come or go. And despite what feels unpleasant inside, make flexible choices that are consistent with your personal values and chosen life directions. . Looking to further your mindfulness practice? Check out the Mental Events . It’s dedicated to examining the workability of the mind’s proposed solutions to problems, and offers an opportunity to step back from giving over your life to negative thoughts. . Wanting to integrate mindfulness into your life? Sign up to receive my six-day . . . As always, we’d like to hear from you. Send your questions via email - . Connect with Mental Events on social media and share your comments about the show on Instagram , and on Facebook .
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Quarantine Questions | 25 Prompts for Self Reflection
05/11/2020
Quarantine Questions | 25 Prompts for Self Reflection
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Sometimes we don't know what questions we should be asking ourselves. We leave it to the mind to help us get by. And when has that ever gone awry? Jokes aside, slowing down to ask ourselves the larger questions is often avoided. Considering the "bigger questions" can help us begin to regain some control in life. . To guide your journey along, I’ve compiled a list of 25 questions to help your self-reflection within – to disrupt and decondition the unhelpful patterns that have kept you entangled in stress and other unpleasant emotions. . The following 25 "Quarantine Questions" are intended to help you open up to the present moment, get in contact with a deeper sense of self, and move past needless reason-giving. They're an invitation to change your behaviors in a way that’s in line with what matters to you. Looking to further your mindfulness practice? Check out the Mental Events . It’s dedicated to examining the workability of the mind’s proposed solutions to problems, and offers an opportunity to step back from giving over your life to negative thoughts. . Wanting to integrate mindfulness into your life? Sign up to receive my six-day . . . As always, we’d like to hear from you. Send your questions via email - . Connect with Mental Events on social media and share your comments about the show on Instagram , and on Facebook .
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