Mindful Cre8ive

Giving thanks can feel like a chore.

It’s very human to resist when we are told to do something.

Follow the steps in the slides to find genuine gratitude.

It’s proven to make us happier!

New around here? Hi- I’m Cynthia. I help women at midlife to reduce overwhelm and stress and come back to who they truly are. Certified mindfulness teacher in Seattle. Link in bio for in person and online classes.

Most of us have an inner critic.

I’m here to tell you, your inner critic is full of $hit.

Our thoughts create our world - so why not have those thoughts be working for you instead of against you?

Next time you catch the inner critic at work, stop.

Tell your inner critic you don’t need them today.

Then talk to yourself like you would talk to a good friend in this situation.

Your inner support system just came online!

New around here? Hi- I’m Cynthia. I help overwhelmed people reduce stress and anxiety. Certified mindfulness teacher in Seattle. Link in bio for in person and online classes.

Working with our worries is possible!

Reframing our difficult thoughts is a big part of how being mindful reduces stress.

Ask yourself
🌟Is this happening now or am I worried about something in the future?

🌟Remember the future is unpredictable- we can’t know exactly what will happen so we might be worrying about something that will never happen.

I also like to ask myself- of all the things I worry about- which of them have come true exactly as I imagined ? Answer: not a single one!

Focus on the present moment and what you CAN control.

Trouble getting into the present? Feel your feet, and take slow deep breaths. This will ground you in what’s happening now.

Noticing 5 things you can see, 4 things you can touch, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell and 1 thing you can taste will help too.

New around here? Hi- I’m Cynthia. I help overwhelmed people reduce stress and anxiety. Certified mindfulness teacher and mentor in Seattle. Link in bio for in person and online classes.

Is this within my control?

Life happens. We can’t be calm all the time.

Trying to be peaceful all the time isn’t realistic. No one can take that kind of pressure.

We can learn to find calm when chaos hits.

Notice how you feel, and feel it. Let slow deep breaths settle anything overwhelming.

This is how we stay present and reduce our stress when things get chaotic.

New around here? Hi- I’m Cynthia. I help busy people reduce stress. Certified mindfulness teacher in Seattle. Link in bio for in person and online classes.