In a world where our inner critic often takes the lead, learning to label our thoughts can be the first step towards gaining clarity and peace. This week, explore a mindfulness technique that allows you to categorize your mental chatter into three categories.
By practicing this method, you can observe your thoughts without getting swept away by them. It’s a practice that encourages presence and self compassion. Whether you're grappling with self-doubt or simply seeking a calmer mind, learning to label your thoughts is a transformative tool.
Learn how to apply these labels and start moving in the direction you desire for your life. Discover how labeling your thoughts can change your perception and elevate your sense of well-being.
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TITLE: LABEL YOUR THOUGHTS
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0:00 Hello and welcome to Mindful in 5, helping you discover your peaceful path. I'm your host Spiwe Jefferson, author of the Mindful in 5 book series. I am so excited to kick off Season 4 of the Mindful in 5 podcast,
0:13 And this week, I invite you to label your thoughts. Mindfulness is all about being present in the moment without judgment, and without being overwhelmed by what's happening around you. Unfortunately, many of us are our own harshest critics, we judge what we say regret what we didn't say, and spend a lot of time wishing we could change our behavior. This week, I invite you to use a mindfulness technique called labeling. When you have a thought, put a label on it. You don't have to do this 24/7, obviously, but just a couple of times a day, try and put a label on what you are thinking. You have three labels to choose from thinking, feeling and judging.
01:05 For example, let's say you think, now, how am I going to solve this problem? You would label that thinking? Then let's just say you think, Gosh, I am cold is cold in here is anybody else cold in here? You would label that feeling. And then let's suppose that you are up at night, mind racing, thinking to yourself, I can't believe I said that. I'm such an idiot. You would label that judging. Central to the practice of mindfulness meditation is being aware of your own thoughts. Only then, can you challenge and begin to change them to move in the direction that you want. So try labeling this week and visit the mindful in five LinkedIn page and post your thoughts and share how it went. Until next time, this is Bua saying Be mindful and be well.
James@DiscovertheVoice
02:09 Thank you for listening to Mindful in 5. If you enjoyed it, share it with a friend. Follow and rate it on your favorite podcast platform. Pick up your signed copy of the book in journal from SpiweJefferson.com or unsigned copies from Amazon, Barnes and Noble or wherever you get your books. Visit SpiweJefferson.com to download sample chapters of the book, watch videos and become a mindful ninja. Join us on the LinkedIn Mindful in 5 group and share your thoughts. Until next time, be mindful and be well.