Posts by Kim Atwood, MA, LPC, CST
MEDITATION MYTHS
Myth #1: Meditation is all about stopping your mind. I often hear“I can’t meditate because I can’t stop my thoughts.” This may be the number one reason I hear from people who have tried meditation but quit. However, what’s important to understand is that thoughts are a natural (and necessary) part of meditation. You are…
Read MoreCULTIVATING GRATITUDE
Isn’t it interesting how easily we seem to absorb the negative things in life, yet the positives just slip away? It’s as though the compliments, positive feedback, and the small things that bring us joy in life just slips through our fingers like water. Why is it so hard to hold onto the positives, while…
Read MoreANXIETY’S GRIP
Five easy things to try when you are feeling anxious: 5 – Listen to music! Find some music you haven’t listened to in quite some time. It may just bring a smile to your face, make you dance or laugh. Use music to help you get motivated to do something you’ve been meaning to do…
Read MoreSELF-COMPASSION
Why do we frequently beat ourselves up in our heads? Have you ever really listened to how you talk to yourself? When you notice your inner voice, it usually isn’t pretty. We tend to be much more critical of and downright mean to ourselves than we would ever be to another person. Many of us…
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