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How to handle discomfort when practicing presence

My therapist keeps telling me to be mindful but when I try to focus on the present moment I just notice how anxious and uncomfortable I feel right now.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

You discover that avoiding the present moment was actually avoiding yourself.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with The present moment — what it actually means?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.