Tag: pain management
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Your Mind and Unwelcome Guests
“The mind is not attacking us. It is doing exactly what it was built to do, rehearse old pain in the hope of preventing new pain. The freedom comes when we finally realize we do not have to invite every thought inside and give it the run of the house.”
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Five Simple Ways to Begin a Mindfulness Practice
Starting a mindfulness practice doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, the most powerful practices are often the simplest. Below are five ways you can bring mindfulness into your everyday life, each connected to a common challenge many of us face. 1. Mindfulness for Pain When discomfort arises, our instinct is often to resist or…
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What’s on Your Mind?
It’s possible to find a number of different definitions for the word, ‘mindfulness’. One of the clearest I’ve heard is, ‘Mindfulness is simply a non-judgmental awareness of your moment-to-moment experience’. It sounds simple, yet most of us know how quickly our minds fill with thoughts, distractions, and worries. In this blog, we’ll explore what mindfulness…
