KindMindbyDana

Ever found yourself at a loss when asked about your passions or hobbies?  Well, discovering your core values can be just as tricky!  Don't worry, because today I will help you decode the essence of values and delve into straightforward exercises that will unveil these gems you hold within! #1 Value-exploration exercise: Pick a values' area you want to work on – say family, education or work. Think back to a specific event, day, or moment in that area that made you feel really happy, connected or full of energy. It could be a moment when everything seemed to be going well, or when you felt supported, confident and loved. Ask yourself: -Who else was with you? -What were you doing? -How did you feel or what were you thinking about? Now, as you think about that special moment, think about what it says about the qualities to bring into the world through your actions. By increasing our awareness of such experiences, we allow ourselves to establish a connec...

Instead of asking "Why am thinking like this? Why did this happen to me?" Try to think "Am I moving closer to what I want with my current actions?"  Negative thoughts can still affect you even when you try to think logically and wisely.  You might find yourself stuck in the same pattern of negative thinking and behaving even when you are using your rational mind! In functional contextualism, which is the basis of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), the truth of an idea lies in its function and usefulness. In ACT work, we encourage letting go of the truth and instead thinking, "What do you really want out of life?". The truth lies in whether a thought or plan is helpful to get you closer to your goals and doing what you love. You might also wonder: "It is too late to start now. I should have started before", "I wish I had learned to play piano, changed my job, said 'I love you' to people I love, started my masters' degree...