Breathing and relaxation exercises
Improve your breathing and reduce stress with targeted breathing exercises.
Mindfulness exercises
Negative thoughts often lead to losing connection to the here and now. One dwells on the past, worries about the future, and misses experiencing the present moment. This feeling is familiar to most people. Various studies have observed a multitude of positive effects from mindfulness exercises.
It has been shown, among other things, that regular practice of mindfulness exercises leads to a better perception of bodily signals and makes us more sensitive to warning signals. It has also been found that this positively regulates stress-related hormone levels, reduces blood pressure, and strengthens the immune system. Positive effects have been demonstrated specifically in patients with pain and anxiety. Mindfulness training has particularly gained popularity through Jon Kabat-Zinn, who developed the so-called 'Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction' (MBSR).
The Work – a simple method to question negative beliefs.
A simple but very effective method for questioning negative beliefs is the so-called Work method by Byron Katie. The method consists of four questions and their inversions.
Four Questions:
- Question: Is it true?
- Question: Do I know with absolute certainty that it is true?
- Question: How do I react or what happens when I believe this thought?
- Question: Who would I be without this thought?
The Turnaround: Turn the statement around and find real examples of the turnaround.
The Work method is suitable for many areas of life. Try it out in various situations.