Exercises

Exercise for a Good Day

• What is your daily routine? Are you satisfied with your routine?
• Did you accomplish what you had hoped to do? A little is good.
• What is the best moment of your day? Can you make that part of your everyday?
• Did you learn something new today about yourself or someone else?
• Did you do something for your body today? Your mind? Your spirit?
• What were you grateful for today? Is there anything you would do differently?
• Do you feel that you are making the progress you want on your chosen path?

The Mindful STOP Practice

• Stop whatever you’re doing.
• Take a few deep breaths.
• Observe what is happening. What physical sensations are you feeling? What emotions? What are you thinking? What is your best intention?
• Proceed. Continue doing what you were doing with more mindful awareness.

By using STOP during the day, you may notice negative self-talk, or that your body is becoming tense, or you are hungry and should take a break. The more you STOP during the day, the more mindful you become and the more you engage with reality.