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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 ourselves 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

FEEDBACK Chat box or raise hand Were you able to incorporate any of the Mindfulness practises or tools that we’ve introduced to you over the last four weeks?

Connection Connection

Mindfulness & Wellness PHYSICAL MENTAL With mindfulness we become aware and turn We s see t things a as towards difficult emotions Connects u us w with they a are, w , without our b bodies our s story s s s s e e e e n n l l e e g g r r n n We k know o ourselves & & a a We b become a aware a a w w i i r r A A T T connect w with w what and t turn t towards we v value difficult e emotions EMOTIONAL SPIRITUAL

Body sensations The Awareness Triangle Thoughts Awareness Triangle What sensations can I feel in my body? Feelings See things as they Connects with are, without our body What am I thinking? story See and know Aware and turn ourselves & towards difficult How am I feeling? connect with emotions what’s important

Body sensations Physical Wellness T h o u g h t s Awareness Sleep/ Rest • Triangle Nutrition Feelings • See things as they Connects with are, without our body story Exercise • See and know Aware and turn ourselves & towards difficult connect with Breath emotions • what’s important Daily Pulse/ Rhythm •

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

Mental Wellness • Focus/ Concentrate • Creativity See things as they Connects with • Innovation/ Flexibility are, without our body story • Realistic Optimism See and know Aware and turn ourselves & towards difficult • Positive self-talk connect with emotions what’s important • Visualisation

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

Emotional Wellness Emotional Intelligence • Self-Awareness/ mastery • See things as they Enjoyment Connects with • are, without our body story Social skills/ Relationships/ • See and know Aware and turn ourselves & Communication towards difficult • connect with emotions what’s important 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 • Motivation – Values/ Purpose / Meaning • Authenticity See things as they Connects with are, without our • Balance service to others body story with Self-Care Aware and turn • Roles and Goals – Direction towards difficult emotions • 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 opportunities for personal growth

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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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