Developing mindfulness skills from "summary" of The Mindfulness Workbook for OCD by Jon Hershfield,Tom Corboy
To cultivate mindfulness skills, it's crucial to understand that it involves developing a heightened awareness of the present moment without judgment. This means paying attention to thoughts, feelings, sensations, and surroundings with curiosity and openness. Mindfulness is not about trying to change or control these experiences but simply observing them as they come and go. One way to begin practicing mindfulness is through mindfulness meditation. This involves sitting quietly and focusing on the breath or a mantra while observing any thoughts or sensations that arise without getting caught up in them. Over time, this practice helps train the mind to be more present and less reactive to intrusive thoughts or feelings. Another important aspect of developing mindfulness skills is learning to embrace uncertainty. When dealing with OCD, there is often a strong desire fo...
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