Managing stress is a crucial skill in today’s fast-paced world. One approach that can help is using the concept of the wise mind from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). DBT is a form of psychotherapy that emphasizes the importance of balancing … Continue reading Using Wise Mind to Manage Stress
Grounding techniques are a set of strategies that can help people cope with difficult emotions, such as anxiety, depression, and trauma. These techniques are based on the principle that by focusing on the present moment and using our senses, we … Continue reading 7 Grounding Techniques to Calm the Mind
Cleaning can be a mundane and often overwhelming task, but it doesn’t have to be. By incorporating Zen principles into your cleaning routine, you can turn it into a meditative and even enjoyable experience. Here’s how: Start with intention: Before … Continue reading Zen of Cleaning: Peace Through Tidying Up
“Non-doing has nothing to do with being indolent or passive. Quite the contrary. It takes great courage and energy to cultivate non-doing, both in stillness and in activity. Nor is it easy to make a special time for non-doing and … Continue reading The Art of Non-Doing
Have you ever heard the phrase “feelings aren’t facts”? It’s a simple yet powerful statement that can help us to better understand our emotions and how they relate to reality. In this post, we’ll explore the idea that feelings are … Continue reading Fact-Checking Our Emotions
The STOP technique is a valuable skill that allows you to break free from overwhelming emotions or impulsive reactions and instead, respond with greater mindfulness and purpose. This technique can be summarized in four simple steps, which are conveniently remembered … Continue reading How to Use the STOP Skill
The middle path is a concept often used in therapy and mindfulness practices. It suggests that instead of engaging in black-and-white thinking or extreme behaviors, one should aim to find balance and moderation. This approach can be helpful in many … Continue reading Analyzing Yourself on the Middle Path
To-do lists help us stay organized and focused on our goals. They are critical to our success in life. But what if we could use the format of the to-do list to help ourselves psychologically? Continue reading To-Do List for the Mind
Eating mindfully is a most important practice of meditation. – Thich Nhat Hanh Today, I thought it would be nice to write a post about mindful eating. Those of us who are familiar with mindful eating have heard about the … Continue reading Eating Mindfully: The Cookie Meditation
The Blog of Psychologist, Christine Dickson, PhD 