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- posted: Jan. 27, 2025
How do we cultivate an acceptance mindset? What exactly does that mean? Acceptance isn't about liking what is happening rather it is allowing ourselves to focus on the things we can control rather the things we can't control. It's accepting the things that we cannot change. When we let go of the negative, critical and resistant thoughts, we open ourselves up to a shift in our mindset that can help us move forward.
There are some positive coping statements that we can use to reframe those negative thoughts. Instead of saying things like "I always mess things up" reframe that to tell yourself "it's okay to make mistakes, I do not have to be perfect. There is a popular saying that has been overused in our society but can be helpful at times "it is what it is." When people say this, it is a way for them to focus on acceptance rather than the things they cannot change. Reminding ourselves that we will learn to manage things that are difficult can help. Statements that can help include things like... "Even though, I'm dealing with this difficult situation, I know that I will be okay" or thinking "This is difficult, but it is just a problem that I will get through."
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is a type of psychotherapy that helps individuals accept their thoughts and feelings. It is based on the idea that we are not defined by our emotions and our thoughts. We are so much more than that. ACT focuses on helping people live in accordance with their values. Staying in the present moment can help us do that. It is important to understand that we are not just our thoughts and our emotions and to separate ourselves from them. Learning to understand what it is we value and making sure we are working toward the things that we do value can help.
A great resource for understanding our values can be found on Brene' Brown's website, https://brenebrown.com, currently located under the Explore Tab under the "Dare to Lead" Resources. Taking time to review that list of values and selecting your top two core values can help us identify what it is that is really important to us. If it is family and love, are you doing things that line up with those values? The more we understand our values, the more we can live with intention.
It is important to accept that life brings challenges and pain to all of us at some point in time. Learning to acknowledge and reframe our negative thoughts can help improve our emotions. Cognitive defusion can help people learn to shift the way they feel about challenging experiences. It is important to create space from your thoughts and your feelings. Acknowledge them but know that you are more than that. Being present and focusing on the here and now by using mindfulness practices can help us separate ourselves from our feelings as we just notice them in the present moment. Rather than avoid these feelings, we focus on learning to face them. The more we do this, the less power these negative emotions have over us. Imaging yourself as an observer of your own experiences can help you see that you are more than those thoughts and emotions. Recognizing our values and committing to actions that will support you as you find meaning and purpose can help to provide you with greater fullfillment and overall satisfaction with your life.
- posted: Jan. 27, 2025
How do we cultivate an acceptance mindset? What exactly does that mean? Acceptance isn't about liking what is happening rather it is allowing ourselves to focus on the things we can control rather the things we can't control. It's accepting the things that we cannot change. When we let go of the negative, critical and resistant thoughts, we open ourselves up to a shift in our mindset that can help us move forward.
There are some positive coping statements that we can use to reframe those negative thoughts. Instead of saying things like "I always mess things up" reframe that to tell yourself "it's okay to make mistakes, I do not have to be perfect. There is a popular saying that has been overused in our society but can be helpful at times "it is what it is." When people say this, it is a way for them to focus on acceptance rather than the things they cannot change. Reminding ourselves that we will learn to manage things that are difficult can help. Statements that can help include things like... "Even though, I'm dealing with this difficult situation, I know that I will be okay" or thinking "This is difficult, but it is just a problem that I will get through."
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is a type of psychotherapy that helps individuals accept their thoughts and feelings. It is based on the idea that we are not defined by our emotions and our thoughts. We are so much more than that. ACT focuses on helping people live in accordance with their values. Staying in the present moment can help us do that. It is important to understand that we are not just our thoughts and our emotions and to separate ourselves from them. Learning to understand what it is we value and making sure we are working toward the things that we do value can help.
A great resource for understanding our values can be found on Brene' Brown's website, https://brenebrown.com, currently located under the Explore Tab under the "Dare to Lead" Resources. Taking time to review that list of values and selecting your top two core values can help us identify what it is that is really important to us. If it is family and love, are you doing things that line up with those values? The more we understand our values, the more we can live with intention.
It is important to accept that life brings challenges and pain to all of us at some point in time. Learning to acknowledge and reframe our negative thoughts can help improve our emotions. Cognitive defusion can help people learn to shift the way they feel about challenging experiences. It is important to create space from your thoughts and your feelings. Acknowledge them but know that you are more than that. Being present and focusing on the here and now by using mindfulness practices can help us separate ourselves from our feelings as we just notice them in the present moment. Rather than avoid these feelings, we focus on learning to face them. The more we do this, the less power these negative emotions have over us. Imaging yourself as an observer of your own experiences can help you see that you are more than those thoughts and emotions. Recognizing our values and committing to actions that will support you as you find meaning and purpose can help to provide you with greater fullfillment and overall satisfaction with your life.
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