Welcome to the November Wellness Challenge! This month we’re all about gratitude for what we have, and let’s face it, sometimes we can put pressure on gratitude. We have the “I feel like I should be more grateful for this,” or “Sometimes I’m grateful, but sometimes I feel like life definitely could be better.”
This comes with guilt, then we can spiral into the negative dynamic thinking pattern of “It shouldn’t be this way. I should feel differently.” This adds a whole new layer. Now we’re pushing away the reality that is right in front of us.
In these moments, we can practice Radical Acceptance. Which is this theme for our Monthly Wellness Challenge. This is a key concept in DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) and through it, we can slowly turn our daily suffering into something a little more manageable.
In this video, we cover:
- The definition of Radical Acceptance
- Pain vs. Suffering
- An activity to practice radical acceptance (with bubbles!)
You might ask “Why bubbles???” and we say “Why not???” —- But also, bubbles are a great way to practice deep breathing and add some playfulness into your day. Even further, they can be a reminder of letting go while practicing Radical Acceptance. As we watch the bubbles float by, we can imagine our thoughts and feelings doing the same.
I can’t wait to hear from you in the comments and look forward to seeing you in the next workshop wednesday!
Emma von Holten
Wellness Coach | M.S. Psych
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