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144 // Rejection and Mindfulness
FromThe Mindful Kind
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Length:
8 minutes
Released:
Aug 30, 2018
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Podcast episode
Description
Hello and welcome to episode 144 of The Mindful Kind podcast! In this episode, you'll discover 3 tips to cope you cope with rejection mindfully and some interesting research about rejection. For example, a study by Kirsten Weir in 2012 found that rejection causes the brain's pain receptors to respond as though the body has been physically injured. Here are the 3 tips for coping with rejection mindfully: Acknowledge how you're feeling non-judgementally and give yourself space to process those feelings Slow the spiral of negative thoughts by using mindfulness techniques, such as doing a body scan or mindful breathing Learn from rejection in meaningful and positive ways It can also be important to remember that you're not alone in feeling rejection - many of us have been there and will experience it again in the future! If you need extra support, you might like to speak with a trusted friend, chat with a counsellor or psychologist, or call a Helpline. Thank you so much for listening and I hope you have a wonderful week, Mindful Kind.
Released:
Aug 30, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
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