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Mindful Monday
Courageous Empathy I think we all have empathy. We may not have the courage to display it. -Maya Angelou It is easy to judge people. It is harder to understand them. Think about a person you dislike or do not agree with his/her actions. How has this person’s life circumstances led him/her to his/her beliefs…
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Mindful Monday
Just Like Me Bring to mind someone you are mad at now, in the past, or save this prompt for a future upset. Say to yourself: This person is learning about life, just like me. This person wishes to be loved, just like me. This person has suffered in the past, just like me. This…
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Mindful Monday
Role Models Perseverance is the continued effort to do something despite difficulties or failure. How would a person you admire deal with your problems? What would this person say or do to keep persisting? * After completing the first leg in Peloton’s Palomar Mountain Climb Series with Christine d’Ercole today (May 18, 2024),…
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Mindful Monday
Celebrate Imperfection The Leaning Tower of Pisa is famous for its unstable foundation. What is a quirk that you can learn to appreciate in someone? Pick a personal struggle or flaw and turn it into something that spreads inspiration. * My Self-Reflection A quirk that I can learn to appreciate in someone is…
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Mindful Monday
Three Good Things Write down three (3) things that went well during the past week. Describe what you (and other people) did and said, and how you felt. Why did these things happen? What role(s) did you play? How can you attract more good things this week? * …
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Mindful Monday
Reality Check When you feel like you have got no (good) choice: Get a second opinion from someone you trust or someone who has been in your situation (or a similar situation). Even if the other person’s views are not helpful, the act of explaining can help you to better process your dilemma. …
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Mindful Monday
Gratitude Attitude Set a timer for five (5) minutes. Write down what you are thankful for. Take a picture(s) of something that brings you joy. Do this gratitude activity each day for one (1) week. What do you notice? *Challenge: Continue this activity for one (1) month. * Unconditional love from my…
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Mindful Monday
Emotional Triggers Certain situations, memories, and words trigger intense emotions. Identifying them can empower you to respond adaptively. A few questions to help you identify some of your triggers: What are your pet peeves? What past events upset you? What topics make you feel uncomfortable? * My Pet Peeves When a person…
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Mindful Monday
Five Senses of Emotion Choose an emotion you would like to get better at managing. How would you describe this emotion as a Color? Weather? Landscape? Sound? Food? * Emotion: Anxiety Color: Red Weather: Stormy Thunderstorms ⛈️⚡️ Landscape: Rocky Steep Hills ⛰️ Sound: Siren 🚔🚒 Food: Spicy Seasoning 🌶️ …