Hi there 🙂
Lately, my experiences have been whispering: “Don’t settle,” “Expect the unexpected,” and “Explore new ways.” And that’s beautiful.
How has it been on your end?
In this article, I’d like to share two writing techniques that I personally find truly transformative.
Disclaimer
The author of this article does not advise or prescribe the use of any technique without the guidance of a qualified medical professional, either directly or indirectly.
The purpose of this article is to provide information intended to support overall wellbeing.
If you choose to use any of the information presented, you do so at your own discretion. The author assumes no responsibility for your actions.
Also, this is not a promotional article, just like all my previous ones.
Reframing
I first learned about reframing while preparing a curriculum for psychology students. The basic idea is to look at seemingly negative events from a different angle and explore what else they might mean.
You can do this exercise on your own, with a friend or family member, or with a specialist. It can also be done in written or spoken form.
The team at HappyHero suggested a time-bound written approach: set a timer for 15 minutes and begin by expressing your emotions about a situation as honestly as possible. Then, gradually, move towards conclusions, possible changes, and what you’ve learned from the experience.
What I find particularly interesting is how the process can shift our perspective. By the end, we may feel calmer, more uplifted, and sometimes even surprised by the positive insights we’ve discovered.
Funeral Speech to Yourself
There’s a statement that we might be subconsciously afraid of fully living our lives due to fear of dying. People who have had near-death experiences often describe significant changes in their outlook on life. And in some cultures, death is understood as a transition between lives.
In The Power of Now, Eckhart Tolle writes that “death is a stripping away of all that is not you.” The book also explores the idea of letting go of an ego filled with irrelevant and outdated thoughts about ourselves.
Speaking of writing a funeral speech for yourself, I first came across this exercise in Stephen Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
The idea is to imagine your own funeral, taking place after you’re gone, and then write the speech you would want someone to give about your life.
I return to this exercise from time to time. I find it helpful for self-discovery and self-acceptance. It can also encourage us to reflect on our core values, develop resilience, and cultivate humility.
Both exercises can help us notice changes in our thinking and decision-making. These shifts are sometimes described as a paradigm shift – a change in the way we understand ourselves and the world around us.
They can also support emotional wellbeing and encourage a more creative approach to everything.
That’s it for today.
Thank you for reading.
I wish you a wonderful day 🙂
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