MM 8 Reflection: 21 Day Mindfulness Challenge (Day Three-Having Mindful Conversations)

Summary: Welcome to Day Two of 21-Day Mindfulness Challenge. Please go back to Day One if you are just starting. **Please also see Mindfulness Meditation One (Full Body Scan). ** What to expect? Mindful Conversations Anytime you have a conversation with someone today, be mindful throughout the entire experience. Listen to everything being said without thinking how you are going to respond. Also, be mindful when you are talking. If anything said elicits a feeling, note it and be mindful of what thoughts prompted that feeling. Do not, however, allow this to take away from you being mindful during the conversation. Just note the experience and you can reflect on it after the conversation has finished. For example, if talking to a co-worker about your boss provokes feelings of anger, make a note of it and do your best to bring your awareness back to the present conversation instead of focusing on your thoughts. After the conversation, think about what exactly was said and the thoughts that came up that caused the anger. (Note: Tomorrow there will be more discussion and time to practice this technique). If others are having a conversation but you are not an active participant at the moment, listen without placing any judgments or thoughts on what you hear. Allow the words others are saying to enter and exit your awareness without holding on to any piece you heard. For weekly blog, additional meditations, & free trainings go to http://www.mymbse.com For more resources check out: FREE Mindset Makeover Training: https://www.mymbse.com/pages/free-trainings Mindset Makeover 10 Day Challenge: http://www.mymbse.com/store/mCkS3AYc Mindful Book Collections: Mindfulness Guide (3 Mindful Books in 1)-Complete Guide to Happiness & Peace in Every Moment: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0744LX99S Beginner’s Guide to Mindfulness in a World of Chaos: http://amzn.to/2BLXVCQ Mindful Mornings: Daily Reflections and Meditations to Start Your Day Off Right: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y3C2556 30 Day Mindfulness Challenge: Step-By-Step Guide to Living a Stress-Free & Happy Life: http://amzn.to/2Bz7jav