SELF HELP EXERCISES

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...

Despite the many drawbacks of our celebrity culture, one positive aspect is that it gives people lots of opportunity to project their inner heroes and heroines onto real figures. In this exercise, we’re going to use your hero / heroine to help you work through a...

In this era of famous Instagram models, popular YouTubers, and public figures who seem to have it all, it’s easy to get in a complex that you’re not good enough. The constant barrage of images of success and perfection can make you feel depressed and resentful that...

Here’s a fun exercise to connect with your process and discover solutions to your problems. Think of a problem you want to work on. Take a minute and review your experience of it. Then put it aside and do the following: Step One: Close your eyes and listen for music....

Here’s a simple exercise to strengthen your capacity to stay centered and aware, especially when you experience difficult emotions. Do this every day for 5-10 minutes and you’ll notice a change in your consciousness quite soon. You can't change what's going on within...