It may come as a surprise to those that know me that I would recommend the use of technology as the skill of the month this month. However, the intentional use of technology can be very helpful to us as long as we are using it intelligently. If we USE technology effectively, we can help ourselves improve our mental health. Here is my list of favorite, helpful apps for better mental health!
Read moreWise Mind
The majority of the time a question has been asked or a decision must be made, it is not life or death. We really do have time to consider before answering or deciding. This month's skill helps us to step back and consider carefully before jumping into an impulsive act that we may later come to regret.
Read morePebble Meditation
Meditation is a very good skill and helpful for a variety of mental health issues like depression and anxiety. Many people find traditional meditation hard to do, however, so the skill of the month I'd like to share is a meditation that is much more accessable and easy to do. It is a "self-guided meditation" called the Pebble Meditation.
Read moreLabeling Emotions and Thoughts
This month's Skill of the Month is sort of a two-in-one. These two skills are somewhat separate but at the same time work together. Labeling your emotion is the first skill, and the second is to label your thought.
Read moreRadical Acceptance
Radical acceptance is, in a nutshell, "radically" (all the way) accepting what is reality. This is deceptively simple, but so powerful when implemented. Radically accepting something does not mean you agree with it or think it is justified.
Read moreAffirmations
The thing I love most about affirmations is that they're about the easiest tool to use. If you can listen, you can do them--no practice required!
Read moreMindfulness
This month's Skill of the Month is Mindfulness. It is something that has been around for centuries but in recent years has gained more attention in the Western world. Basically, mindfulness is the opposite of multi-tasking. It is doing one thing at a time, with full attention to that which is being done and doing so without judgement.
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