I was really good about my mindfulness practice through February. March and April have been a complete wash. Last week I did my practice twice.
I feel a distinct increase in my anxiety and I notice I have been dwelling more. Dwelling on things I said or did either recently or a long time ago; dwelling on things that are done and past and NOT in the present.
So, I have really made a commitment to increase my practice. I know it helps both the anxiety and the dwelling behavior.
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I find that prayer helps me when I feel like dwelling, as you describe. (not that I don't do it - dwell - but that is what helps me the most). Also rational thinking exercises help me, too. (This is hard for me 'cause sometimes I can't tell what's rational.) BUT if/when you DO find rational, it is generally helpful, I think. AND also being forgiving helps. Forgive others and it's easier to forgive yourself (just tune me out if I'm off base or what not.)
But those things help me.
I used to worry (or dwell) on things I have done or am doing wrong currently ;) with my kids. "Oh no, they'll be screwed up like I was from my own parents!"
Then I realize that I really turned out okay and that everyone makes mistakes (on accident or on purpose even) and that it's normal and fixable.
I'll quit while I'm ahead.
Have you tried flower essences for dwelling? Maybe that might help.
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