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Bringing
Mindfulness into our Daily Lives
by Hollis Burkhart |
Two men are waiting
for a bus when a car speeds past through a puddle in the road
splashing both of them. One man goes on to have a pleasant day,
while the other man believes his day has now been ruined. What
caused the difference?
Often in my clinical practice, I’ll relate this story of how an
external event can result in opposite reactions in different people.
It is quite easy for us to mindlessly make a negative judgment about
events occurring outside us, which can then change the tone of our
day.
We’ve learned to be pessimistic; on the flip side, we can learn to
be optimistic. Martin Seligman’s fascinating book, Learned
Optimism, will challenge your assumptions about “how the world
is.” He explains how to change your perceptions from seeing things
in the worst light to a much more optimistic view.
To bring more joy into your life this year, start challenging the
messages you tell yourself and start each day with the thought that
this will be a good day. Take time to check in with how you are
feeling, creating a sense of mindfulness, as you move joyfully
through your day.
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Hollis
Burkhart
MA, LMHC, CAGS
Interfaith Counseling Center
225 Chapman St Suite 303
Providence, RI 02905
Phone: (401) 461-5234
Cell: 774-991-0758 |
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A holistic counselor, using
body-centered therapies, Eden energy medicine and energy psychology,
guided imagery, meditation, dreamwork, EMDR, EFT, reiki as well as
traditional psychotherapy with a holistic (body-mind-spirit)
perspective. She specializes in women’s issues, spiritual issues,
trauma, childhood sexual abuse, life transition, relationship
issues, self-actualization. Insurance accepted. In addition to
face-to-face sessions in both Providence & Rehoboth, Hollis
offers phone consultations nationwide.
Please visit Hollis' listing at www.energymedicinedirectory.com/id54.html |
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