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Tools & Information to Help You to Be Your Best
Win the Day!
If you would like to get over the hump, I have a solution for getting stuff done. It's so easy, you'll wonder why you didn't think of it yourself. It goes like this: just do one thing and win the day. Pick one thing you're having a hard time finishing. Need to make a phone call? Get your oil changed? Write a thank you note? Do your income taxes?
Before you go to bed tonight, think of one thing you would like to get done. Commit to doing it tomorrow and you will win the day!
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3 Ways to Remind Yourself to Be Mindful
- Choose a reminder trigger - Try to associate a mindfulness activity with something that you do every day, such as brushing your teeth or driving to work. The more you practice a mindfulness activity at this time, the more of a habit it will become.
- Set a reminder on your phone - I just learned a couple weeks ago about a great feature on my iPhone. I tell Siri to remind me to do something at a certain time, and she does it! How cool is that? Set reminders on your phone 3-4 times a day to remind you to do a mindfulness activity.
- Begin and end the day with mindfulness - The transitions from awake to sleep and sleep to awake are perfect opportunities to practice mindfulness. Take a few moments before getting out of bed to connect with your environment, reminding yourself of your intention for the day. Breathe deeply as you fall asleep at night, count your breaths and focus on the air going in and out of your lungs.
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Mindfulness Quickies
- Give yourself an extra 45 minutes to get ready in the morning. Savor your coffee. Take a long shower. Put together an especially cute outfit.
- Take 10-15 minutes of intentional “screen-free” time every day. Use this time to concentrate on your breathing. Try not to think about anything.
- Observe something ordinary, like a bee or a flower. Notice the colors, how do they blend? Look for small details you have never noticed before.
Stop Stinging, Start Living
- Ever wonder why some people have such a hard time managing emotions and relationships?
- Would you like to find more effective ways of communicating and managing stress and anxiety?
- Have you heard about DBT but don't really understand how it works?
- I am thrilled to announce that my new e-book, Stop Stinging, Start Living: A DBT-Inpsired Approach to Getting Control of Your Life addresses these important issues, and will be released on February 16, 2016.
- This book contains tons of helpful information to simplify the sometimes-complicated Dialectical Behavior Therapy and make it applicable to anyone's life!
- Click here to pre-order your copy today.
Faith-Based DBT Group in Wheaton, IL
Much of DBT aligns very closely with Bible truths. This new group will provide both support and spiritual connections to help you grow in a way you never have before.
We will meet Friday mornings from 9-10:30am beginning February 19.
Want more information? Call Joanna today to schedule an initial consultation -
630-560-5163
Friday, Feb 19, 2016, 09:00 AM
1749 South Naperville Road, Suite 106, Wheaton, IL, United States
DBT Support Group - Winfield, IL
Monday, Mar 14, 2016, 07:00 PM
27W350 High Lake Road, Winfield, IL, United States
DBT Skills for Life Blog
Joanna Bloss, LCPC
Email: joannablosslcpc@gmail.com
Website: joannabloss.com
Phone: 630-560-5163