by tworiversmindfulnessinstitute | Jun 30, 2019 | Uncategorized |
When we practice mindfulness, we are sharpening several necessary and frequently underdeveloped skills – flexible attention, knowing what we’re feeling, and observing our own thoughts – to name just a few. This month on the blog, we’d like to...
by tworiversmindfulnessinstitute | May 24, 2019 | Uncategorized |
This month we thought it would be helpful to discuss the differences between relaxation techniques and mindfulness meditation practices. Both have benefits. However, we (Erin and Josh) often find that people talking about mindfulness meditation, mistake it for another...
by tworiversmindfulnessinstitute | Apr 27, 2019 | Uncategorized |
For many reasons, people often reject self-compassion as “not for me”. This month on the blog, we’d like to look at several common myths about self-compassion, and provide some clarity around what self-compassion actually is (and what it is not). Myth #1: ...
by tworiversmindfulnessinstitute | Mar 29, 2019 | Uncategorized |
This month we’ll continue our talk on the topic of self-compassion, and explore some of the differences between self-esteem and self-compassion. Self-esteem refers to the degree to which we evaluate ourselves positively. Self-compassion, by contrast, refers to how...
by tworiversmindfulnessinstitute | Mar 2, 2019 | Uncategorized |
This month on the blog, we’d like to introduce you to self-compassion – a topic we’re sure to return to frequently. To boil it down to its essence, self-compassion is the stance of turning towards oneself as an inner ally, rather than an inner enemy...
