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Home » Mindfulness

How to Be Kind to Yourself During Mindfulness Meditation

January 23, 2023 by Dr. Paul Greene

This article is for people who are experienced in mindfulness meditation. If you struggle with self-criticism during your meditation, keep reading to learn about how your meditation can lead to greater self-compassion.

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If you practice mindfulness meditation, you know it can be hard work. You work to refocus your attention. You work to sit in what can be an uncomfortable position for longer than your knees or back would like. Cultivating mindfulness isn’t easy!

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Filed Under: Mindfulness and meditation Tagged With: meditation, Mindfulness, self-compassion

CBT for Anger Management Problems

October 20, 2022 by Justin Arocho, Ph.D.

Few emotional problems are as destructive as unhealthy anger. Fortunately, cognitive-behavioral therapy, or CBT, can be very helpful if your anger is hard to control.

CBT for anger management

Anger is one of the basic human emotions. It’s universal – everyone feels angry at times. Anger is often labeled as a “bad” emotion. But the truth is it isn’t – it can actually be helpful to feel angry! For example, when someone acts against you or you experience injustice, anger can help motivate you to stand up for yourself or to fight back.

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Filed Under: Cognitive-behavioral therapy, DBT Tagged With: anger, anger management, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, Mindfulness, stress

What Is the Goal of Meditation?

May 16, 2022 by Dr. Paul Greene

People meditate for many reasons. They want to clear their minds, to reduce stress, to get centered… but are any of these things really the goal of meditation? Not quite.

Ask people what their goal is when they meditate, and you’ll hear a variety of answers. “To deal with stress.” “To calm down.” “To get rid of my thoughts.” “To feel connected to the world.” There are lots of opinions out there.

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9 Critical Mindfulness Tips for Those Just Starting Out

April 25, 2022 by Dr. Paul Greene

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Do you always feel like there are at least six things you should be doing? Over time, rushing from one task to the next and to the next can take a toll. The busyness and stress of life can make you feel like you’re about to explode.

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Filed Under: DBT, Mindfulness and meditation Tagged With: meditation, Mindfulness

How Long Should You Meditate For? And How Often?

November 30, 2020 by Dr. Paul Greene

There are a lot of different recommendations for how long you should meditate, as well as for how often you should meditate. Some sources say to do an hour every day, but you may not have that much time. Below you’ll find research-based recommendations for how long — and how often — to meditate.

how long should you meditate for and how often
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Filed Under: Anxiety, Mindfulness and meditation Tagged With: anxiety, meditation, Mindfulness, stress

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