was to observe when it showed up, and instead of believing it and giving it power over him, he merely observed it, noticed how it was driving him to make a certain decision and instead of acting on it, made note of it. is aspect of his mindfulness practice was instrumental in removing himself from being his thinking to being aware of his thinking. Until he became aware of this belief, nothing was going to change. is is the heart of a mindfulness practice, using it practically. In my work, I o er my clients what I refer to as a mindfulness practice designed speci cally for them, a designers mindfulness practice that is practical addressing what needs their attention and awareness. is practice becomes a daily discipline as this negative belief is o en ingrained and shows up periodically, undermining their being ful lled and successful in all areas of their lives. Tips to start your practice. Is there a negative tape or belief in you that shapes your lens of perception? If so, can you get to the root of it? Next, once you uncover this belief, start observing where it shows up and when. Finally, do not give into it, and this is the hard part because o en it is doing nothing which can be very uncomfortable. Feel the inner struggle of wanting to act on it and let it go. en, you are on your way to a more balanced lifestyle.
Melinda Fouts,PhD
Melinda Fouts, PhD / 970-274-3130 / melinda@successstartswithyou.net / www.successstartswithyou.net / www.linkedin.com/in/melinda-fouts/
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