diff --git a/personal/mental health/Mindfulness.md b/personal/mental health/Mindfulness.md index 90bc5bb..571b8db 100644 --- a/personal/mental health/Mindfulness.md +++ b/personal/mental health/Mindfulness.md @@ -1,3 +1,8 @@ +Mindfulness is the practice of being aware of one's internal state, and being cognizant of thoughts or feelings, without letting them impact your behaviors or identity. Mindfulness is a skill, and it requires conscious effort to nurture. + +Rather than self identifying with thoughts or feelings, and saying "I'm feeling", or "I'm thi" + + # Exercises ## A.C.E (Dropping anchor) This exercise is a form of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). It's useful for handling difficult thoughts, feelings, emotions, memories, urges, and sensations more effectively. It can help engage in life, grounding you in difficult situations. It can be used to disrupt rumination, obsession, or worrying, and it will help you engage in the task or activity on hand.