6 Ways to Stay Positive While Social Distancing 1. Write gratitude texts and emails Grab OurFree eBookto Learn How toGrow Your Wellness Business Exponentially! Joining a mission-oriented group online 3. Savor positive moments while surfing online 4. Actively engage with your social media community 5. Learn new goals and habits 6. Practice kindness Sign up for more wellness… delivered right to your inbox.
Telling someone you’re worried about them is rocky ground. You want to express your concern, but you don’t want to be alienating. How do you find the balance? Janina Steinmetz / Getty Images All of these things will indicate that you’re present and that you care. All of these things will indicate that you’re present and that you care," she notes. That can help you cozy in to new habits....
I brushed it off at first. All friendships go through ups and downs. But I couldn’t ignore the facts forever. 10'000 hours / Getty Images It wasnt easy, but I finally had to admit she was just being a bad friend. We’ve all found ourselves in this punch in of situation at one point or another. “It can prevent problems from worsening and clear up misunderstandings. It can help you let go of resentment....
This mainstream term (and, unfortunately, behavior) is a form ofpatronizingsomeone. Does Patronizing Mean Condescending? Being patronizing differs slightly from condescending in that its presented with a false front of kindness. Carles Navarro Parcerisas / Getty Images Condescending behavior is a somewhat more outright air of superiority. Patronizing behavior can cause a relationship to be unhealthy or even cause it to end. Signs Youre Dealing With a Patronizing Partner Patronizing behavior can range from subtle to in your face....
After all,our brains are hardwired to focus on the negatives. As a bonus, it makes us more likely to repeat that behaviorand we’reallfor a simplemotivation hack. Try this meditation to help you get into the practice of tooting your own horn. Verywell Mind / Getty Images This meditation is also a part of Verywell Mind’s 30-day meditation email series,Pause & Play. For more videos, check out ourmeditation library. For more inspo
If you’re not feeling your best today, that’s perfectly OK and normal. You don’t even necessarily need to perform acts of generosity if you’re not up for it. Practiceloving-kindness meditationand reap the benefits of doing so in this brief meditation. Verywell Mind / Getty Images This meditation is also a part of Verywell Mind’s 30-day meditation email series,Pause & Play. For more videos, check out ourmeditation library. 2020;21(3):765-778.
After all, we are our own worst critics. This meditation is also a part of Verywell Mind’s 30-day meditation email series,Pause & Play. For more videos, check out ourmeditation library. Verywell Mind / Getty Images For more inspo
Think back to a time when someone from your circle helped you out in a profound way. Similarly, reflect on the last time you helped someone in your circle through a rough time. Notice what it feels like in your body to have supported them in this way. Verywell Mind / Getty Images This meditation is also a part of Verywell Mind’s 30-day meditation email series,Pause & Play. For more videos, check out ourmeditation library....
Use this meditation to discover how to use your breathing anchor as a focus point. This meditation is also a part of Verywell Mind’s 30-day meditation email series,Pause & Play. For more videos, check out ourmeditation library. Verywell Mind / Getty Images For more inspo
But what if, instead, we gave thanks for the interactions that made us smile? Think about a few things that went well that day and take a moment to reflect on them. This meditation is also a part of Verywell Mind’s 30-day meditation email series,Pause & Play. Verywell Mind / Getty Images For more videos, check out ourmeditation library. For more inspo
Learn the right questionsand the right way to ask them “How well do you know me?” is a game you’ve probably played before with your friends, family members, or significant others. It often goes like this: One person asks a question of the other person or the group. fizkes / iStock / Getty Images Plus These questions are centered around a specific aspects of a person’s life, interests, or history....
No more awkward goodbyes Michela Buttignol for Verywell Mind / Getty Images Weve all been there. Youre talking to someone, and maybe the conversation was great! Frustratingly, you just cant find the right words to smoothly exit the conversation without embarrassing yourself. Michela Buttignol for Verywell Mind / Getty Images You dont want to come across as rude or uninterested, though. So what do you do? Ending a conversation can sometimes feel as daunting as starting one....
It’s about actively processing and seeking to understand the meaning and intent behind them. It requires being a mindful and focused participant in the communication process. It also makes the other person feel heard and valued. MStudioImages / Getty Images When you practice active listening, you are fully engaged and immersed in what the other person is saying. This involves the use of certain strategies or techniques. Here are seven active listening techniques to consider....
