All tagged mindfulness
We've all been there: the moment a mistake is made, the wrong thing is said, or we simply experience regret. Now consider the way you tend to respond to yourself in these moments. Do you tend to use language that is reassuring, kind, and compassionate? Or do you lean more toward criticism, frustration, or even disgust with yourself? The latter is what we call the inner critic, that voice or internal part that works to punish us when we experience guilt or regret.
Anxiety can make everyday moments feel overwhelming. It can feel frustrating when anxiety pops up and we feel like we don’t have the tools to respond the way we want to in the moment. While anxiety is a natural human response, it doesn't have to control your daily experience. Mindfulness offers a practical, accessible way to create space between you and anxious thoughts, helping you intentionally respond to life's inevitable stressors.
Stress and the stress response is a built in safety alarm system. It is not inherently bad. It can be a good thing to find motivation in a deadline, or be encouraged to fight for something we believe in, etc. However, too much of a good thing can also result in something negative and that is especially true with stress.
