Developing a Mindfulness Routine Series: Mindfulness Improves the Conversations You Have with Yourself

We have all experienced rumination, critical judgement, and unkind comments in our self-talk. Unfortunately, there is no off-switch for this mental chatter. Fortunately, mindfulness can help us become aware of our inner dialogues and the weight we give them. This awareness opens up a space to choose to believe and engage with our inner talk or simply let it go. With regular mindfulness meditation practice, we train our minds to be more present with what is happening at this moment and bring self-compassion (rather than harsh self-judgment) to our current experience.”