Tag Archives: journaling

Stories

Posted on August 19, 2024 by msw blog

RS: You talk a lot about the importance of sharing our stories. Why’s that? BP: People’s hearts and minds are changed by storytelling. They’re changed by hearing other people’s experiences. If you don’t have access to seeing someone else’s lived experience, … Continue reading →

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Mindfulness

Posted on August 17, 2024 by msw blog

This practice is best done first thing in the morning, before checking phones or email. 1. On waking, sit in your bed or a chair in a relaxed posture. Close your eyes and connect with the sensations of your seated body. … Continue reading →

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Recommit to Yourself

Posted on July 24, 2024 by msw blog

Instead of making a list of resolutions that are external, try to make a list of things that only involve showing up as your most authentic self! What are the things that renew your spirit, bring you personal fulfillment, and … Continue reading →

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Let it Flow

Posted on June 24, 2024 by msw blog

“When I was younger, I would sometimes write things before they were ready and there was nothing I could do with those things; they were green. [Now] I practice meditation. I believe that what I need to come into me … Continue reading →

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Put Your Failure Into Context

Posted on May 16, 2024 by msw blog

Start by asking yourself: What did I set out to do? What happened? (This question isn’t about focusing on how you “screwed up,” Dr. Edmondson said. It’s about dispassionately examining the facts.) Is it possible to make amends or course, … Continue reading →

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