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Daily gratitude list

December 5, 2024 by mich

Listened to this guy on YouTube droning about gratitude. "Just three sentences a day for two weeks, and I am less bitter," he says. … [Read more...] about Daily gratitude list

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Filed Under: Gratitude practice, Journaling Tagged With: gratitude, gratitude journal, gratitude practice, journalling, Wellbeing, Wellness

At the end of each week, review your entries. See if your gratitude is changing

December 2, 2024 by mich

Came to a conclusion the whole operation needs prompting, hence: "What are three positive things that happened … [Read more...] about At the end of each week, review your entries. See if your gratitude is changing

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Gratitude diary. Start a ritual

December 1, 2024 by mich

Sunday, 10 pm "Don’t have five? Spend a minute a day. Write one thing you’re grateful for." “Thank yourself.” Showed … [Read more...] about Gratitude diary. Start a ritual

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They say, for gratitude practice, you can take photos, too

November 30, 2024 by mich

"Start a visual gratitude diary. Look for one object you appreciate every day. Look for the good stuff. The point is the act of … [Read more...] about They say, for gratitude practice, you can take photos, too

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Evening gratitude meditation

November 29, 2024 by mich

"Write three 'grateful for…' sentences as your pre-sleep routine."  "Lie down. Close your eyes. Breathe deep. Think about the … [Read more...] about Evening gratitude meditation

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Gratitude practice. Why bother?

November 28, 2024 by mich

Martha called. The conversation went on like that: - So, you're delving into wellness trends mr. guru? - Desperate times. - Midlife … [Read more...] about Gratitude practice. Why bother?

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Gratitude journal: use prompts

November 27, 2024 by mich

"Think about people, places, moments, things." So, lemme think about people... Oh, ran into an acquaintance. Had a five-minute chat. … [Read more...] about Gratitude journal: use prompts

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Gratitude journal

November 26, 2024 by mich

"Keep a gratitude journal. Write daily entries. Build a habit. Writing these three sentences is the practice."  Last time wrote on … [Read more...] about Gratitude journal

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Gratitude is a skill

November 25, 2024 by mich

Decided to give gratitude a shot.  Day one of gratitude experiment.  "Write down three things you’re grateful for right … [Read more...] about Gratitude is a skill

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Walking mediation 

November 23, 2024 by mich

The instruction says:  Fix your eyes on the ground about 1,5 meters ahead of you. Zero in on the ground. Keep it in focus. Ground … [Read more...] about Walking mediation 

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Filed Under: Breathing techniques, Mindful walking, Mindfulness of movement / Meditation in motion Tagged With: meditation, Mindfulness, walking meditation, Wellbeing, Wellness

Journaling

November 22, 2024 by mich

"Autotherapy journal. Talk to the paper."  Save cash.   Or,  "mood journal. How do I feel? What's the current … [Read more...] about Journaling

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Reset breath

November 21, 2024 by mich

"Sit or stand comfortably. Close your eyes if you can. Inhale deeply through your nose, letting your chest and belly expand. Hold it for a … [Read more...] about Reset breath

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Camera’s eye. Turn your eyes into camera

November 20, 2024 by mich

"Your eyes are camera. From your POV. Pan slowly across the scene in front of you."  "Frame a shot. Focus on one aspect of your … [Read more...] about Camera’s eye. Turn your eyes into camera

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Prologue

November 19, 2024 by mich

In 1881, a German named Hermann von Ebbinghaus sits down at his desk, and he’s about to start a three-year experiment—on himself. Hermann … [Read more...] about Prologue

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Take a five. Take a breather.

Life is erratic. Before you flip out, best to take a breather. Take a breath break.

Here is a Sesame Street’s breathing for beginners:  

Breathe in deeply like you’re trying to steal all the oxygen in the room. Use your belly to take a deeper breath. Let the air fill your lungs. 

Hold your breath briefly and gently for a few seconds  so that your body gets the oxygen it needs.

Slowly release air from your lungs. Savor the pause between breaths.

5-minute escape. 5-minute meditation. Intentional pause. Mindful pause

Body scan ● Breathing techniques ● Connecting with nature ● Flow state ● Gratitude practice ● Grounding yourself ● Intentional pauses ● Journaling ● Loving kindness ● Mindful eating ● Mindful listening ● Mindful observation ● Mindfulness of movement / Meditation in motion ● Walking meditation ● Minimalism ● Self-compassion ● Sleep well ● The art of slow

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