Happiness Break: An Affirmation Practice for the New Year, with Chris Murchison
This New Year, affirm the wonderful qualities you already possess with this meditative writing practice called "I Am."
\n\nLink to episode transcript: https://tinyurl.com/mswzp9jz
\n\nHow to Do This Practice:
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Take a moment to sit still and take a few deep breaths, and notice how you\u2019re feeling right now.
\nOpen your eyes, and on a sheet of paper, write \u201cI am ____,\u201d and then fill in that blank.
\nSet a timer for 1 minute, and repeat step 2 until the time is up.
\nTake a moment to observe what you\u2019ve written. Where did you begin? Where did you end? What can you glean about how you\u2019re showing up today, from what you\u2019ve written? Look for patterns.
\nTake a few more mindful breaths. Consider how what you\u2019ve just written might influence what you\u2019ve just written and the rest of your day.
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Today\u2019s Happiness Break host:
\n\nChris Murchison is an artist and meditation teacher.
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\n\nMore resources from The Greater Good Science Center:
\n\nHow to Be a Remarkable Boss During Lockdown (by Chris Murchison): https://tinyurl.com/yypps3aw
\n\nCan Self-Awareness Help You Be More Empathic? https://tinyurl.com/eefds36s
\n\nDo You Have a True Self? https://tinyurl.com/3xasurwp
\n\nTen Habits of Highly Creative People https://tinyurl.com/yt83udz6
\n\nMake Self-Compassion One of Your New Year\u2019s Resolutions https://tinyurl.com/ymn6m5pp
\n\nThe Dark Side of Self-Help: https://tinyurl.com/4jajdfum
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