Exercise Library
Eight free guided exercises from the Optimistic Brain App, two for each of the 4-Steps™. Each has a 5-minute and a 15-minute version.
Mindfulness
Noticing Where Your Attention Is
Attention moves constantly, and most of the time we do not notice it has gone until much later.
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Relaxing by Rhythmic Breathing
Use a steady four-part breathing rhythm to give your attention a simple place to return and allow your body to settle.
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Cultivating Self-Compassion
Most of us speak to ourselves in a way we would never speak to someone we care about.
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Cultivating Loving-Kindness
Loving-kindness is the deliberate practice of directing caring wishes toward yourself and toward other people.
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Recognizing Thoughts and Beliefs
Learn to notice thoughts and beliefs as mental activity, so you are less likely to be carried by them.
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Recognizing Emotions and Feelings
Learn to observe emotions and their related body sensations without judgment, so you have more room to respond.
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Examining the Evidence
A belief can feel true simply because it produces a strong emotion.
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Relishing a Positive Experience
Minds tend to be thorough about what went wrong and quick about what went right.
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