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  • 1.  What do you think of #MindfulnessMonday?

    Posted 01-09-2023 08:30
    Happy Monday, Connect community!

    If you've been on Connect for the past month or so, you may have noticed I've been posting about #MindfulnessMonday. The purpose of the series is to share tips and tricks about mindfulness practices and check in with the community.

    The posts have been getting a lot of great responses and I'm enjoying the conversations that happen throughout the week!

    Are you enjoying the #MindfulnessMonday posts? Is there anything you'd like to see in future posts? Excited to hear your ideas!
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    Taylor Evans Ghosal
    Evanston IL
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  • 2.  RE: What do you think of #MindfulnessMonday?

    Posted 01-09-2023 16:02
    @Taylor Evans Ghosal I am liking #MindfulnessMonday! I started something new last week that I hope yall don't think is completely weird--hypnotherapy!

    I have struggled with migraines for years and have tried literally everything--all the medications, completely stripped my diet of everything that could possibly cause a migraine, regular exercise and related stress relievers, pain management meditation​​...I am probably forgetting something in there. Trust me, it's a lot. So a friend of mine tried hypnotherapy for six weeks for his IBS/Crohn's  (gut) issues, and is doing much better. So, I am giving it a try!

    The sessions are very interesting. I am in control and conscious through the whole thing (I'm not a zombie who could be told to cluck like a chicken or anything). But I am THE MOST relaxed I have ever been in my life, and it feels great. I am thinking even if it doesn't help my headaches, I am going to keep up with the hypno sessions because it's got to be helping me overall to have that level of relaxation in my life.

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    Maria Liccardo
    Evanston
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  • 3.  RE: What do you think of #MindfulnessMonday?

    Posted 01-09-2023 16:36
    @Maria Liccardo I'm glad you're enjoying #MindfulnessMonday. You always have something awesome to contribute to our discussions!

    Hypnotherapy sounds really interesting. What a cool experience and I hope it helps with your migraines. Thank you for sharing about your sessions. It may encourage other Connect community members to give hypnotherapy, or something else they've never done before, a try!​​

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    Taylor Evans Ghosal
    Evanston IL
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  • 4.  RE: What do you think of #MindfulnessMonday?

    Posted 01-10-2023 15:52
    Oh my gosh, @Maria Liccardo, this is SO cool. I love that you're willing to give it a go, and that you're enjoying it.

    Office Space is one of my very favorite movies. I know, I know - it's so corny - but! I really like the story line of the main character getting "stuck" in a hypno-trance that gives him a sense of calm unlike any other. Of course because it's a comedic movie, it's overdone for hilarity and drama, but ​the thought behind it has stuck with me: why do we spend so much time worrying about work? Why not do what we can to embrace relaxation through our day?

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    Stay awesome,
    Quinn
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