76. How to practice mindfulness in the middle of it all

When was the last time you had an aha moment in which your next
steps were clear? Do you remember how it is to be in the midst of
a difficult situation, and then, have clarity of what you need to
do?


If you pay attention to your experiences, you may notice those
aha moments in which your choices are clear - you will be able to
clearly see what you are longing for or the changes you need to
make in your life.


Without that awareness, it’s easier to play-it-safe, live
automatically, and continue to respond to all those anxieties,
worries, and fears in the same way you have been doing for years.


One way to build that awareness is through the practice of
mindfulness.


In this conversation, Seth Gillihan, Ph.D. and I discuss how to
nourish your mindfulness practice. In a world that moves so fast,
and there are hundreds of mindfulness apps, books on mindfulness,
and mindfulness teachers, it is easy to develop misconceptions
surrounding the practice of mindfulness or to hope for a quick
fix with it.  


But how can you really cultivate your mindfulness practice in
your daily life?  


Key Takeaways





How to approach mindfulness with a beginner’s mind

The intersection of Christianity and mindfulness

Tips to practice mindfulness in your day-to-day life

How to use movement as a way to practice mindfulness

How to bring yourself back to the present when your mind is
wandering

The intersection of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and
mindfulness

How to coach yourself to recognize thoughts as thoughts
versus getting consumed by them

How to practice non-attachment to how things are supposed to
be

The relationship between non-attachment and mindfulness

How looking for evidence for and against a worry may not be
helpful

How to use mindfulness skills to manage worry 

The benefits of developing an observer-self






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