Transform Your Life from the Inside

Out: The Art of Mindful LivingNow, it’s time to dig deep and learn more about yourself. Try to find a quiet place

so you can spend some time reflecting on the questions. Share your honest

thoughts here – there’s no judgement or right answer. You are free to journal,

brainstorm and doodle in this space.

[From: The Benefits of Mindful Living]

Journal Your Thoughts

1. What are some regrets from your past that you carry around? Have you talked

to a trust friend or mentor about these regrets?

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2. What are some worries about the future that you find yourself fixating on? Do

you really believe that worrying changes the future? Why or why not?

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3. Mindful living sometimes involves acknowledging unpleasant feelings. What

do you normally do when you feel strong emotions? Do you explode on everyone

around you? Stuff your feelings deep down? Talk with a loved one? Ask for

support?

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[From: Mindful Living Alert: 4 Warning Signs You’re Living Life

on Autopilot]

Journal Your Thoughts

1. Describe a situation where you had a mix up like Jennifer because you were

running on autopilot.

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2. List three common activities you do on autopilot. Why do you think you do

these tasks on autopilot?

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3. How often do you find yourself reaching for your phone to check for messages

or calls during a typical day?

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[From: Why You Struggle with Living on Autopilot]

Journal Your Thoughts

1. When was the last time you sat in silence and focused on being present?

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2. How does the thought of sitting still in silence make you feel?

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3. What's one item you could remove from your to do list in order to spend a few

minutes being mindful?

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[From: The Mindful Way to Deal with Frustrations and Problems]

Journal Your Thoughts

1. What happened the last time you dealt with a frustration or problem without

being mindful? Are you happy with those results?

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2. Thinking back to this incident, how could you have handled it differently by

practicing mindful living?

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3. List three people that you could reach out to the next time you need advice or

guidance.

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[From: 4 Ways to Start Living Mindfully Right Now]

Journal Your Thoughts

1. When you're attempting to be more mindful, do you find it helpful to have a

friend practicing with you? Why or why not?

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2. Slow down and savor one of the meals you eat today. Experience the tastes

and textures and try describing them to a friend or in your journal.

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3. What style of music helps you focus on the present without distracting you?

Make a playlist of this music for car rides and listen to it to help you stay present

as you run errands.

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