Mindfulness
Define Mindfulness in your own words. How do you think being mindful can help you in your daily life?
Mindfulness is a technique that involves paying attention to the present moment without judgment.
What strategies have you used in the past to resolve conflicts? Were they effective?
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Define negative core beliefs in your own words.
Negative core beliefs reflect the negative, broad, and generalised judgements you have made about yourself, based on negative experiences you might have had during your earlier years (eg. “I am a failure,” or “ I am no good”)
Name two mindfulness exercises.
Journaling
Deep Breathing
Coloring
So much more!
What are some ways to ensure that both parties feel heard and respected during a conflict resolution process?
Taking turns speaking, being curious, focusing on solutions.
Can you think of a time when your self-esteem was particularly high or low? What contributed to that feeling?
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How do you think mindfulness might help you manage stress or anxiety?
Mindfulness helps us better manage stressful situations because it trains us to regulate our emotions, step back from our thoughts, and gives us the mental perspective to choose our thoughts, words, and actions more intentionaly. In short, mindfulness helps us respond instead of react.
Science behind it: Mindfulness practice reduces activity in the part of your brain called the amygdala. The amygdala is central to switching on your stress response, so effectively, your background level of stress is reduced. You are better able to focus.
What are some barriers to resolving conflict?
Blame, defensiveness, aggressive communication, etc.
How can positive self-talk improve your self-esteem?
Research shows that positive self-talk can improve self-esteem by helping people feel more optimistic, motivated, and encouraged. It can also help people cope with challenges by reframing them as opportunities for growth, viewing setbacks as temporary, and approaching stressful situations with a more optimistic mindset
What are some simple mindfulness practices you could incorporate into your daily routine?
So many answers, get creative!!
What is the hardest part about resolving conflict for you?
Managing my emotions
Seeing the other person point of view
Compromise
Listening
What are some activities or hobbies that make you feel good about yourself?
So many answers!! Its personal to you.