Full Catastrophe Living

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1. lukewritesJan 2021
   It definitely has had that effect for some, and I think that the promise of vaccines is probably exacerbating things since there's now the feeling of "I _could_ be out of this if only…".

   What's helped me to stay in a positive space and productive during lockdown:

   1. Daily exercise. I never worked out with weights before covid, but I bought a kettlebell and the book Simple & Sinister and started doing that routine along with cardio. Makes a huge difference.

   2. Any kind of mindfulness. I've read a bunch of books on happiness during lockdown. Most all of them say the same things and suggest the same sorts of mindful practices, so I chose to do some practices based on stoicism and cognitive behavioral therapy. (Recommended reading: Why Buddhism is True, Everything is F*cked [starts good, gets bad], How to be a Stoic, A Handbook for New Stoics, Full Catastrophe Living. Choose any/all and see what you like.)

   3. Not reading the news or doom scrolling. I get a covid newsletter each day (https://paulbart.substack.com) and don't read any other covid news. I also got off social media and don't read much about politics/the general shitshow. Basically, things that are beyond my control I pay limited attention to. When I violated this, obsessively seeking out streams & tweets from the storming of the capitol, I wound up having to take the next day off because I was so out of sorts.

   4. Connecting directly with friends. I deleted my social media accts this year and started reaching out to old friends directly. First with a bulk email then zooms/phone calls with folks who wrote back. It's been great to reconnect and everyone is happy to chat!

   5. Putting strict limits on work. I don't touch it outside of what I've determined to be "work hours". Period.

   Good luck. Things can get better.

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2. voisinJan 2020
   Full Catastrophe Living by Jon Kabat-Zinn. There’s an 8 week mindfulness program - free! - that you can do at home and will help with your feelings.
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3. voisinJan 2020
   Read “The Body Keeps Score” and “Full Catastrophe Living”
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4. yawgmothOct 2018
   I think Headspace is quite a good fit for someone looking for 10 minute (or shorter or longer) sessions. Since you have meditated before, I would skip the "Basic" sessions.

   The "Pain Management" facet of Headspace has been the most rewarding and I think its focus on breath movement through the body (even if you don't have pain or discomfort) is brilliant.

   As far as reading goes - I've recommended Jon Kabat-Zinn's Full Catastrophe Living before and still do. I read it before starting a guided meditation program (I didn't buy his CDs) and eventually added Headspace.

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5. yawgmothSep 2018
   If anyone is interested in developing mindfulness, I like Full Catastrophe Living by Jon Kabat-Zinn.
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6. ninjakeyboardJun 2018
   Mindfulness. In canada you can get into a program 100% covered by OHIP called Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) If you can't get into a program, read the book: https://www.amazon.ca/Full-Catastrophe-Living-Revised-Illnes...

   Lots of new research kicking around. That's a science-backed approach.

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