Thoughts aren't facts
Continue with 5 guided steps.
Creating space
Let's start with an awareness exercise to create a space for discomfort.
Mindfulness Journal
Today you will create a daily routine to be present in your everyday activities. You’ll choose an activity you already do daily that you'd like to do mindfully. Just be sure this activity occurs at a time you’ll be free from distractions. When you’re back in Vareza the next day, you’ll have an opportunity to check in on it and choose a new activity to practice with mindfulness or repeat one you already did. Let’s try this out now. Tap ‘Next’ to record your first entry.
Pacing Plan
Pacing yourself means doing activities for a specific period of time, then resting regardless of how you feel. It will help you avoid pain and symptom flares, and it will reduce how long they last when they do happen. It’s about respecting your body’s limits. Let’s make your pacing plan! Here’s an example pacing plan: Today, I will wash the dishes, for 10 minutes, and then rest for 20 minutes. I will do this 3 times.
The thoughts that bind us
Last time, we worked on strengthening your awareness muscle so you can notice your thoughts and then let them go, like leaves on a stream. This time, we’ll focus on becoming aware of how much effort you spend resisting your thoughts. We’ll also look at a common “mind trap” that often goes unnoticed.
What we covered
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