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Self reflection has rather different effects on me personally depending on the source of stress. Taking a moment to contemplate during a short term stressful e
by stegosaurus 11y ago
Self reflection has rather different effects on me personally depending on the source of stress.
Taking a moment to contemplate during a short term stressful episode (losing a wallet, dropping a plate, etc) I find very useful.
For longer term issues, especially those with no clear resolution, I find self reflection to be negative. One example would be e.g. the state of housing in the UK. I just have to live with that - further contemplation makes it worse.
- thatcat 11y agomindfulness is usually focused on an autonomic bodily function (breath, heartbeat, etc.. ) as a way of 'being present', if you focus on abstract political issues instead that is not being present
- KingMob 11y agoYou can be mindful of thoughts popping up, it's just harder and requires more practice, which is why most beginning instructions suggest paying attention to the body.