A classmate posted this technique to help manage anxiety and stress, and promote mindfulness. I always have racing thoughts, and this helped me. I intend to use it regularly to help me manage my thoughts.
This was my first time doing the exercise. I used a "brain" 🧠 shaped candle I had sitting out for Halloween ironically enough. First time went well, but I've been zen today. Curious to see the difference when i do it in the middle of a busy work day As per I was instructed in a DBT book I will be doing this at least once daily for the next 2 weeks. Thanks for making this video so I didnt have to record myself asking the questions. That in itself would be distracting. Lol
Hi, what if you have a slow processing speed disorder, ADHD (inattentive type) and a brain processing disorder? Can you eventually become mindful of your surroundings and thoughts? I literally dont know what I think about during the day/night, and cant trace back to my thoughts and remember, and its hard for me to interpret (with my brain) what im seeing but my physical eyes see (if that makes sense) then I forget what the purpose of anything, are these diagnosis at least accurate to your knowledge? I also hate noises, and I get distracted very easily and cant reason as much. I notice, when im mindful of anything, especially objects, I feel confident but its harder than the average to maintain or keep up
Hi there, thank you for your comment and for listening to our meditation exercise. With regards to your question related to the accuracy of your diagnosis, unfortunately it is never easy to comment without doing a thorough diagnostic assessment so as to tease out all the possibilities. Holding neuroplasticity in mind, it is always possible that with practice over time you may develop the awareness and mindfulness that you're curious about. However, it's also OK if these exercises are not the best ones for you to practice these things - you may start with a practice that is shorter in duration, or has more stimuili, or is more physical in nature (such as martial arts, or mindful walking etc). It does sound to me like you're able to do the mindfulness of objects exercises, and so therefore, if it's about keeping up or maintaining the focus, then I wouldn't judge that and hold it gently, bringing your attention back when you can. Hope this helps 🤓
Please let us know how you found this this meditation - was it easy or hard? What object did you use?
A classmate posted this technique to help manage anxiety and stress, and promote mindfulness. I always have racing thoughts, and this helped me. I intend to use it regularly to help me manage my thoughts.
Thanks Wendy! It's not as easy as it sounds is it. So glad you found our version helpful :)
This was my first time doing the exercise. I used a "brain" 🧠 shaped candle I had sitting out for Halloween ironically enough. First time went well, but I've been zen today. Curious to see the difference when i do it in the middle of a busy work day
As per I was instructed in a DBT book I will be doing this at least once daily for the next 2 weeks. Thanks for making this video so I didnt have to record myself asking the questions. That in itself would be distracting. Lol
Sounds great, so glad the first time went well. Be sure to let us know how you go during the week 😁
Amazing exercise 👏
Thank you!
Hi, what if you have a slow processing speed disorder, ADHD (inattentive type) and a brain processing disorder? Can you eventually become mindful of your surroundings and thoughts? I literally dont know what I think about during the day/night, and cant trace back to my thoughts and remember, and its hard for me to interpret (with my brain) what im seeing but my physical eyes see (if that makes sense) then I forget what the purpose of anything, are these diagnosis at least accurate to your knowledge? I also hate noises, and I get distracted very easily and cant reason as much. I notice, when im mindful of anything, especially objects, I feel confident but its harder than the average to maintain or keep up
Hi there, thank you for your comment and for listening to our meditation exercise.
With regards to your question related to the accuracy of your diagnosis, unfortunately it is never easy to comment without doing a thorough diagnostic assessment so as to tease out all the possibilities.
Holding neuroplasticity in mind, it is always possible that with practice over time you may develop the awareness and mindfulness that you're curious about. However, it's also OK if these exercises are not the best ones for you to practice these things - you may start with a practice that is shorter in duration, or has more stimuili, or is more physical in nature (such as martial arts, or mindful walking etc).
It does sound to me like you're able to do the mindfulness of objects exercises, and so therefore, if it's about keeping up or maintaining the focus, then I wouldn't judge that and hold it gently, bringing your attention back when you can.
Hope this helps 🤓