Emotions are very helpful to us, but they can also be very uncomfortable to feel. This video will teach you how to be present with your emotions, no matter how uncomfortable they might be. - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - Many people go to great lengths to avoid pain and discomfort. While at first avoidance seems like a great way to deal with problems, it actually ends up making things worse. We can get so caught up in living in the past and the future that we rarely, if ever, spend time in the present moment. This disconnects us from our inner selves, other people, and the world around us, leading to greater loneliness, anxiety, depression, helplessness, hopelessness, and feeling stuck. Mindfulness IRL was born from the knowledge that being in the present moment, even when it contains pain and suffering, is the path to a beautiful and meaningful life. Mindfulness isn’t just meditation, but rather being fully aware of the present moment without judgment or trying to change it in any way. And it’s the magic answer to pretty much everything! It reduces stress and anxiety, improves your physical and mental health, clears your mind, increases productivity and creativity, and leads to greater fulfillment in life. So join me on this journey of exploring how to be mindful in real life. - - - - - - - - - - SUBSCRIBE to the Mindfulness IRL channel for free mindfulness videos every week to support your mental health and overall well-being! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV0x... - - - - - - - - - - I’m Amanda Stemen, MS, LCSW and besides being a a licensed therapist, coach, consultant, writer, and speaker, I'm also a human being attempting to be more mindful. I use mindfulness, movement and body awareness, the outdoors, creativity, and play to facilitate a unique and more natural healing and growth experience. I also consult with businesses, non-profits, and other organizations to reduce burnout and increase happiness, passion, teamwork, productivity, creativity, and innovation. I'm available for individual and group psychotherapy and coaching sessions, as well as classes, workshops, retreats, and speaking opportunities. - - - - - - - - - - Invest in your mental health, growth, and overall well-being in order to live your best life! https://fundamentalgrowth.com/ Join the community at FUNdaMENTAL Growth. We support you in connecting more deeply with yourself, others, and something greater, through mindfulness, movement and body awareness, the outdoors, creativity, and play in order to heal, grow, and strengthen your natural state of well-being. - - - - - - - - - - Connect on: ▶︎ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fundamentalg... ▶︎ Instagram: @fundamentalgrowth ▶︎ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-stemen-ms-lcsw ▶︎ Twitter: @fndamentlgrowth - - - - - - - - - - Mindfulness IRL, and the information provided by Amanda Stemen, is solely intended for informational and entertainment purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Amanda Stemen is a licensed clinical social worker, the views expressed on this site or any related content should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. If you are in crisis please contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ or 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or your local emergency services. © Mindfulness IRL, 2021 #mindfulness #mindful #feelings #emotions