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- Find a quiet place where you can sit up straight and comfortably, such as the edge of your bed, the floor, or a chair.
- Close your eyes and focus on your breathing or another focal point to be fully present.
- Relax your body by loosening your shoulders, loosening your jaw, and softening your eyebrows.
Mindful meditation to celebrate your victories
Whether it’s a hard-earned promotion, a successful event, or just being able to get out of bed and go to work, celebrating a victory can feel unnatural (and yes, sometimes things like that happen). there is). After all, our brains are hardwired to focus on the negative.
Sure, you might praise yourself for a job well done, but how often do you praise yourself? actually Just soak in the moment and think, “Wow, I really did it!” Take a moment and think about how we act for our best friends and try to give of ourselves with the same praise and recognition.
When we assert ourselves, “happy chemicals” are released in our brains that help us associate the activity we’re celebrating with the good mood we feel at the time. What’s more, you’re more likely to repeat the behavior. all For easy motivation hacks. Try this meditation to start practicing honking yourself.
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