Metta Meditation
Metta bhavana, or loving-kindness meditation, is a method of developing compassion.
It comes from the Buddhist tradition, but it can be adapted and practiced by anyone, regardless of religious affiliation.
You can find more information and an explanation on how to practice on the following website and in Sharon Salzberg's video.... Read More
Tag: stress management
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Dec2015
23
Dec2015
EMDR exercise in a tight situation
Help yourself quickly with EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing von Francine Shapiro)
How to practice:
Concentrate on something small, something what annoys you.
Breathe slowly. Then take a deep breath and allow your body to relax, especially the stomach.
Start concentrating on how you could solve ... Read More
22
Dec2015
Single-tasking
We all know multitasking and are really good at it (talking on the phone while we are driving, reading emails while talking on the phone and so on).
Single-tasking is the opposite: singletasking means focusing on just one thing.
Only driving,
fully paying attention to the conversation you are having,
only working on a ... Read More
21
Dec2015
Mindful communication
I am sure you have experienced both:
conversations where your conversation partner is only focusing on you and listening attentively and
situations where your conversation partner is absent-minded.
Nevertheless, we sometimes find it difficult to be mindful, completely present and bring our full attention to conversations.
Being present is a present you can ... Read More
20
Dec2015
GOOD is good enough - it doesn't have to be perfect
Our own perfectionism can lead to stress.
Of cause it is important to perform well and make an effort, but most of the time GOOD is good enough, it doesn't have to be perfect.
You probably know the Pareto principle which states ... Read More
19
Dec2015
As resilient as a bouncing ball
By Verena Riedler
When you throw a bouncing ball on the floor, it first changes its shape. But it is elastic and gains new energy when bouncing back. Resilient people act in the same way - after a crises they return with new strengths.
Resilience supports us ... Read More
17
Dec2015
Come to peace – first outside and then also inside
Guest author: Kirsten Gassner
This can be practiced, even as a part of your daily life:
Once a month e.g. on a Sunday morning you could take time and take a walk in the forest.
No commitments, no phone, just you, no sports ... Read More
15
Dec2015
Nadi Shodhana
Nadi Shodhana, also known as alternate nostril breathing, is a powerful breathing practice with wide reaching benefits. Nadi is a Sanskrit word meaning 'channel' or 'flow' and shodhana means 'purification’.
The idea of Nadi Shodhana is to alternatingly breathe through your left and right nostril.
This ... Read More
13
Dec2015
Meditation
Today, I want to invite you to a meditation.
You need neither a meditation cushion nor do you need to know the full lotus position.
All you need are five minutes without interruption or distraction.
Sit in a comfortable but sill upright position on a chair, the floor, etc.
If you want to, you ... Read More
09
Dec2015
At the red light or mindfulness driving
The next time when you have to stop at the traffic light, focus on the red light.
Don't check your mirrors.
Don't play around with the radio or navigation system.
Don't talk on the phone.
Don't send text messages.
Just be there.
And when it switches to green end your ... Read More