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RESILIENCE THROUGH MINDFULNESS: Part 4: Connection

By Liz Witherspoon and Julie Elliott of Simplicity Coaching

What is compassion?

Compassion is defined as the emotional response when perceiving suffering and involves an authentic desire to help

What is self- compassion?

Is a way of relating to

• urselves kindly,

embracing ourselves as we are – flaws and all

Benefits of self- compassion

• Mental well-being
• Less depression, anxiety,

stress

• Less per fectionism
• Positive mind states
• Connectedness with others
• Protects against social

comparison

• Social anxiety
• Anger
• Close mindedness

Were you able to incorporate any

• f the

Mindfulness practises or tools that we’ve introduced to you

• ver the last four

weeks?

FEEDBACK

Chat box or raise hand

Connection

Connection

Mindfulness & Wellness

With mindfulness we become aware and turn towards difficult emotions

PHYSICAL MENTAL EMOTIONAL SPIRITUAL

A A w w a a r e n r e n e s e s s s T T r i r i a a n n g g l l e e

Connects u us w with

• ur b

bodies We b become a aware and t turn t towards difficult e emotions We s see t things a as they a are, w , without

• ur s

story We k know o

• urselves &

& connect w with w what we v value

The Awareness Triangle

Connects with body Aware and turn towards difficult emotions See things as they are, without our story See and know

• urselves &

connect with what’s important

Body sensations Thoughts Feelings

Awareness Triangle

What sensations can I feel in my body? What am I thinking? How am I feeling?

Physical Wellness

Connects with body Aware and turn towards difficult emotions See things as they are, without our story See and know

• urselves &

connect with what’s important Body sensations T h

• u

g h t s

Feelings

Awareness Triangle

• Sleep/ Rest
• Nutrition
• Exercise
• Breath
• Daily Pulse/ Rhythm

Physical Energy Strategies

1.Mindfulness 2.Nutrition 3.Exercise 4.Hydration 5.Rest / sleep 6.Reduce negative habits

Mental Wellness

Connects with body Aware and turn towards difficult emotions See things as they are, without our story See and know

• urselves &

connect with what’s important

• Focus/ Concentrate
• Creativity
• Innovation/ Flexibility
• Realistic Optimism
• Positive self-talk
• Visualisation

Mental Energy Strategies

• 1. Meditation
• 2. Gratitude
• 3. Creativity
• 4. Mental preparation
• 5. Visualisation
• 6. Reflection

Emotional Wellness

Connects with body Aware and turn towards difficult emotions See things as they are, without our story See and know

• urselves &

connect with what’s important

• Emotional Intelligence
• Self-Awareness/ mastery
• Enjoyment
• Social skills/ Relationships/
• Communication
• Empathy

/ Compassion

• Emotional regulation

Emotional Energy strategies

• 1. Meditation
• 2. Relationships
• 3. Communication Skills
• 4. Ask for help
• 5. Increase self-

awareness

• 6. Enjoyment

Spiritual Wellness

Connects with body Aware and turn towards difficult emotions See things as they are, without our story

• Motivation – Values/

Purpose / Meaning

• Authenticity
• Balance service to others

with Self-Care

• Roles and Goals – Direction
• Passions, integrity, honesty,

courage, persistence

Spiritual Energy Strategies

• 1. Mindfulness
• 2. Be Proactive –

initiative and goals

• 3. Be of Service
• 4. Practice Self-Care
• 5. Look for
• pportunities for

personal growth

Coping with COVID-19 Coaching

We are offering FREE 40-minute coaching sessions to the first FO FOUR people to email Nkosi on NtshangaseN1@ukzn.a .ac.z c.za

APP: Mindfulness Finding peace in a frantic world

CHALLENGE:

Pr Pract ctice ce W Week 4 4 a and co continue t to w week 8 8 …G …GOOD LUCK!

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