There is probably nothing more stressful and scary than the feeling of not having control. Most of us have reacted in some way (anger, sadness, anxiety) when we felt that we did not have control over a situation, others, and/or ourselves. The need for control is so deeply conditioned within us that we may notContinue reading “How Do I Work with Situations I Can’t Control?”
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Does Mindfulness Help with Relationships?
“Mindfulness is giving me the tools to look at life through other people’s eyes.” Many mindfulness practitioners note that their practice helps improve their relationships: “Mindfulness helps me take a step back, and breathe.” “I’m less impatient with my kids.” “I’m less irritable.” “There’s much less anger.” “My wife tells me I’m less of anContinue reading “Does Mindfulness Help with Relationships?”