SELF HELP EXERCISES

We often get stuck in a problem and cycle around it for extended periods. Wouldn’t it be great if you could untie the knot and go free? Here’s a way to begin to do this. Think of a problem you feel stuck in. Is it a mood or state of mind you can’t shake? A...

You can transform your worried state. If you’re anxious, try these simple at-home interventions: 1. Distinguish the facts on the ground from fear-inducing media messages with hypothetical charts and graphs of future doom. Be informed but don’t watch the news all day....

Your inner experiences don’t all come from the same source. ⁣ ⁣ Some of them come from your conscious awareness but others come from unconscious parts of your mind —feelings, thoughts, and needs that aren’t yet accessible to your awareness. ⁣ ⁣ Before they’re made...

Greatness is achieved through personal isolation. Now it’s your turn to become great. Great musicians spend thousands of hours practicing alone. So do scientists, artists, entertainers, and to some extent, athletes. You can also apply this to your inner life and your...

Good morning! Let’s start the day with thanks, compassion, and mindfulness. Thanks for the many people putting themselves on the line to help solve this crisis. Compassion for the vulnerable, stricken, and struggling. A simple mindfulness meditation: Get comfortable...

Here’s an exercise that turns your attention to your deepest yearnings in life. If you’re like most folks, you get so caught up in your daily routine you lose contact with what really matters. In addition, you’re constantly bombarded with media messages telling you...

Small charitable donations from many people go a long way. There are so many heroes working tirelessly to help us during this crisis. Here are some organizations on the front lines that need our help: Feeding America feedingamerica.org Meals on Wheels...

Here’s an exercise you can use for almost any problem - a bad state of mind, a relationship conflict, or even figuring out what to do with your life. It’s a way to hack into your process and begin to transform what’s happening. Set aside ten to fifteen minutes, and...

Need to make a quick intervention on a problem you’re dealing with? Imagine you're 99 years old, look back at yourself where you are now in your life, and give yourself some sage advice. The more time you take to see and feel deeply into being a 99 year old person...