This is one of my favourite exercises from Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, or MBCT, and just one exercise in an 8-week course directed at those who suffer from depression and anxiety.
This exercise helps us practice staying with difficult thoughts, emotions, and body sensations, teaching us to turn towards difficulty, rather than turning away.
It is better to do this exercise when difficulty is already present.
Try to use a 10 lb weight, not a 100 lb weight. However, in many situations, we don’t get to choose. If the practice is particularly intense, you can perhaps focus on the breath, or open your eyes and let go of the practice.
Note: this video is to support a mindfulness practice and to use in conjunction with help from a licensed mental health professional.
