How to practice mindfulness in the middle of it all

Disengaging and using safety crutches, Taking my thoughts too seriously

  • When was the last time you had an aha moment in which your next steps were clear?
  • Do you remember how it is to be in the midst of a difficult situation, and then, have clarity of what you need to do?

If you pay attention to your experiences, you may notice those aha moments in which your choices are clear – you will be able to clearly see what you are longing for or the changes you need to make in your life.

Without that awareness, it’s easier to play-it-safe, live automatically, and continue to respond to all those anxieties, worries, and fears in the same way you have been doing for years.

One way to build that awareness is through the practice of mindfulness.

In this conversation, Seth Gillihan, Ph.D. and I discuss how to nourish your mindfulness practice!

In a world that moves so fast, and there are hundreds of mindfulness apps, books on mindfulness, and mindfulness teachers, it is easy to develop misconceptions surrounding the practice of mindfulness or to hope for a quick fix with it.

But how can you really cultivate your mindfulness practice in your daily life?

Key Takeaways

  • How to approach mindfulness with a beginner’s mind
  • The intersection of christianity and mindfulness
  • Tips to practice mindfulness in your day-to-day life
  • How to use movement as a way to practice mindfulness
  • How to bring yourself back to the present when your mind is wandering
  • The intersection of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness
  • How to coach yourself to recognize thoughts as thoughts versus getting consumed by them
  • How to practice non-attachment to how things are supposed to be
  • The relationship between non-attachment and mindfulness
  • How looking for the evidence for and against a worry may not be helpful
  • How to use mindfulness skills to manage worry 
  • The benefits of developing an observer-self

About Seth Gillihan, Ph.D.

Seth Gillihan is a licensed psychologist who specializes in mindful cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). He was a full-time faculty member at the University of Pennsylvania from 2008 to 2012, and taught in the Psychology Department at Haverford College from 2012-2015. He has been in private practice since 2012. Seth completed a doctorate in psychology at the University of Pennsylvania.

He is the author of multiple books on mindfulness and CBT, Therapy Advisor with the self-therapy app Bloom, a medical reviewer for Everyday Health, and host of the Think Act Be podcast.

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Show notes with time-stamps

00:00 Unlocking Aha Moments and Mindfulness Insights
02:10 Dr. Seth Gillihan and the Mindfulness Conversation
02:22 Exploring Misconceptions and Cultivating Mindfulness
05:18 Personal Journey to Mindfulness: Seth’s Story
12:28 Mindfulness in Daily Life: Practical Tips and Experiences
17:15 Navigating Judgments and Staying Present: Mindful Techniques
21:19 Embracing Non-Attachment and Mindfulness in Everyday Activities
24:09 Embracing Life’s Unpredictability
24:48 Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavior: A Powerful Blend
25:18 Navigating Worry and Rumination with Mindfulness
27:37 The Power of Acceptance in Mindfulness Practice
28:38 Finding Peace Amidst Life’s Storms
31:16 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Connection
32:52 Transcending Pain and Suffering Through Mindfulness
33:51 A Personal Story of Illness and Rediscovery
37:59 Exploring the Transcendental in Psychology
41:29 Mindfulness and Spirituality
 

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