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This Topic Tuesday will investigate what mindfulness is, the obstacles we can face when trying to utilise it as a coping strategy and how we can possibly reframe our thinking of it!
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@Former-Member Very well said.
I had not realised it, but yes, back when I was taught, that self discipline was a part of the mindfulness itself.
I had forgotten to separate the two. So correct. Without the self discipline, well the rest falls apart, doesn't it.
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TeejSenior Contributor
Oh @Former-Member i know that is the biggest challenge for me at the moment. Not giving in to my feelings I find very hard. I think perhaps you’ve worked on will power and mindfulness. Seems like a pretty successful combination.
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A lot of obstacles have been shared which is great, as we continue on maybe we can look at how we can reframe our thinking to get those obstacles feeling more like stepping stones we skip over as we head towards mindful life!
Some of the things mentioned have been
- Time
- Doubt
- Too much heighten emotions
@Former-Member has mentioned a good one when it comes to some self discipline and being consistent. What are some other ideas people have on getting our minds to not be too intimidated by the process? @Phoenix_Rising what you mentioned was also valid- as mindfulness has become a trendy thing to 'do' I have found myself feeling like its harder for me to achieve....because I don't think I am that trendy! What do others think?
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Marie7Contributor
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TeejSenior Contributor
Snap 😊 @Former-Member. I was on the same page but in different stories 😜
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Phoenix_RisingSenior Contributor
@Teejwrote:The biggest barrier to me being mindful is my big emotions. I think @Phoenix_Rising has that part sorted. I think @Former-Member alluded to it too. I still haven’t been able to ride a wave or just notice thoughts and feelings without being caught up in them.
@Teej I'm not sure that I'd go so far as to say I have it sorted - it is more a work in progress. It is true that I understand the concept, but I'm certainly not always successful in riding the wave. Sometimes I flounder - you may have noticed. 
But that's ok. That's why we talk about "practicing" mindfulness - it is always a work in progress. 
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Unknown userMember
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Unknown userMember
I am finding it is helping @Teej as I learn the pitfalls the hard way. I have been use to giving into my mind and overwhelming emotions for too long and habits are hard to break, so now I am working on taking back control. Still a work in progress 😊
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soulSenior Contributor
Indeed @Phoenix_Rising and hopefully the more we practise it, the better we become.
So has anyone got any useful techniques to become more mindful during the times when we need it most?
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Unknown userMember
@Teej Usually I just tell myself, "Well, no one else is going to do anything for you so you might as well get started now." or something similar. I know if I leave tasks undone for longer than they should be, I will feel even worse about stuff, things and be angry at myself for not getting on with what needed to be done. So, simple and effective thing is to just get on with it, and work on being mindful about it when I do should I feel like doing so.
My best work is done when I am mindful. Maybe test yourself and see if it works for you too.
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