Why does changing your mind sometimes feel like losing?

Before defending a view, pause and notice what's driving the behavior. See if it comes from the right place.

#Mindwell #SelfAwareness

Five prompts for your autumn journal. Start your fall connecting with yourself.

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When you vent, what would make you feel better? It might be more than one thing.

#Mindwell #SelfAwareness #Communication

Ever feel like you are a different person depending on the situation? See which one applies to you.

#Mindwell #SelfAwareness #Mindset #MentalHealth

In many situations, more than one thing can be true.

#Mindwell #SelfCompassion #EmotionalAwareness

Flow is that feeling of being fully absorbed in what you are doing. Time may seem to pass differently and you may feel less caught up in judging yourself. See why individuals have to say from basketball, visual art, and music. #FlowState #Mindwell

Ever say yes then wish you hadn't? Next time try giving yourself some space by saying, "Let me check. I'll get back to you later".

Pick a time you can stick to. Then check in with your self to see if you have the time or energy.

#Mindwell #Boundaries #Communication #SelfAwareness

An everyday moment can be a place to practice presence. Try noticing the temperature and aroma of your next drink. See what you can taste.

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Ever felt embarrassed about feeling anxious? Or grateful for feeling happy? You may be feeling meta-emotions.

#Mindwell #MetaEmotions #EmotionalAwareness #SelfAwareness

3 simple prompts for your morning:

What do I need this morning?
What do I want to make time for?
What am I looking forward to today?

#Journaling #Mindwell

Has a chatbot ever agreed with you a little too easily? Researchers call excessive agreement sycophancy. In conflict experiments, it increased certainty while reducing willingness to take responsibility.

#Mindwell #AILiteracy #Metacognition #Relationships

In a 2023 Upworthy study, one extra negative word in a headline increased clicks by 2.3%. Not a surprise a lot of news headlines you see are negative.

#Mindwell #NegativityBias #Doomscrolling #MediaLiteracy

Do you know how to ask for support?

#Mindwell #MentalWellness #Communication #Support

When does reflection become rumination?

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Make the list, notice what comes up, and let one thing remain unfinished. Sometimes setting a boundary to something that drains you can help you feel more like yourself again.

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