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We all want to evolve. That desire is what drives most of us to work toward becoming better versions of ourselves. Year after year, we painstakingly peel back the layers<\/a> to get to the heart of who we really are and who we aspire to be. But as anyone who has ever spent time feeling down in the dumps or had a conflict with an irate co-worker knows too well, it can be tough to stay cool, calm, patient, and kind on a regular basis, especially in the face of discomfort.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why we turned to the experts\u2014psychologists, yoga teachers, and meditation masters\u2014for their thoughts on the best practices for getting to the root of negative emotions, taking a look at yourself when you\u2019re blaming others, naming your role in what\u2019s not working in your life, and more. Of course, it\u2019s not easy work. \u201cYour quest for improvement will invite tests for your self-destructive doubting aspects,\u201d says Elena Brower, a yoga and meditation teacher in New York City and author of\u00a0 Art of Attention<\/a><\/em>. \u201cHowever, if you can see these tests and lessons for the blessings that they are, every new understanding can help you grow.\u201d<\/p>\n

Linda Mainquist, co-director for the Center for Leadership Performance at the David Lynch Foundation<\/a> agrees, though cautions that it can be tempting to get into a not-very-helpful \u201cself-help\u201d mentality. \u201cThese days, we seem to make ourselves eternal self-improvement projects, always trying to be better at something and pointing a finger at ourselves,\u201d she says. \u201cWhen we do this, we are ultimately telling ourselves we\u2019re not good enough.\u201d<\/p>\n

Consider the following mindful practices, all of which focus on helping you usher in a mentality of loving-kindness toward yourself and others as you continue to walk your own path.<\/p>\n

1. Focus on your relationship with you<\/em>.<\/h3>\n

\u201cIn order to be the best version of yourself, you have to create an ideal relationship with yourself. Cultivating this kind, close relationship with the heart of who you are takes time and is an ever-evolving process, but it is the most nourishing relationship you\u2019ll know. To start, write down your dream for this relationship with yourself. Think of this vision as your root system, which will help you to question and release negative inner dialogue that\u2019s possibly plagued you for years.\u201d \u2013 Elena Brower<\/a>, yoga and meditation teacher in New York City<\/em><\/p>\n

2. Put together a purpose statement.<\/h3>\n

\u201cSlapping a smile on your face and thinking happy thoughts isn\u2019t going to make you a nicer, happier person in the long run. To really thrive, it\u2019s crucial to create inner well-being, which will help you exude genuine gratitude, kindness, and joy. Start by asking yourself if you\u2019re living \u2018on purpose.\u2019 Are your resolutions for change in line with your gifts, passions, and values? Often we go right to thinking about \u2018the how\u2019 of personal change without thinking about \u2018the why\u2019 we want to improve.\u00a0Creating a purpose statement and keeping it front and center in your life will help you focus on fulfilling<\/em> time, not just filling<\/em> time. \u2013 Christine Whelan, Ph.D.<\/a>, a professor at the School of Human Ecology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison<\/em><\/p>\n

Creating a purpose statement and keeping it front and center in your life will help you focus on fulfilling<\/em> time, not just filling<\/em> time. \u2013 Christine Whelan, Ph.D.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

3. Stay the course.<\/h3>\n

\u201cRemind yourself that magic takes guts<\/a>.\u00a0If you start wondering, \u2018Where\u2019s my spiritual awakening?\u2019 Remember that effecting change takes stamina, especially when you\u2019re not seeing the desired progress right away. Give that loud, noisy voice saying \u2018I can\u2019t\u2019 to God, so that you can drop into the quieter and more loving voice that reminds you \u2018I can.\u2019 Obstacles are inevitable, but they make you stronger and connect you to your tender heart. This is a process alright, but there\u2019s magic in the repetition.\u201d \u2013 Dana Flynn, a yoga instructor at Laughing Lotus Yoga Center <\/a>in New York City and Brooklyn<\/em><\/p>\n

4. Hone your ability to see yourself in others.<\/h3>\n

\u201cTake a moment to consider the Laws of Karma. All of us have passed through the same things in the past\u2014perhaps even worse than what we are trying to deal with and seeking to understand now. We have to accept that whatever is happening is perfect, and we have to be patient. Then, with a little bit of compassion (which means to see yourself in others), ask yourself, how can you hurt anyone? How can you criticize anyone? There is no room for this.\u201d \u2013 Sri Dharma Mittra<\/a>, legendary yoga teacher and the model and creator of the Master Yoga Chart of 908 Postures<\/em><\/p>\n

5. Navigate tough interactions with more ease.<\/h3>\n

\u201cWhen you\u2019re struggling in your interactions with someone in your life, assume you\u2019re in a dynamic. For any \u2018bad\u2019 trait you\u2019re observing in another, you have a complementary one. Figure out what that is, and be ready to own your part in this particular dynamic before you ask the other person to own anything that\u2019s bothering you. Similarly, when someone gives you feedback about you, assume it is valuable, especially if it\u2019s hard to hear. Really take in the comments and make the other person\u2019s reality valid, even if you don\u2019t agree. When you can let yourself feel what another person feels, you are giving the gift you wish to receive\u2014the gift of compassionate listening and a new willingness to collaborate.\u201d \u2013 Elena Brower<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

6. Turn around negative energy.<\/h3>\n

\u201cPractices that uplift and elevate you can undercut the power of negative emotions<\/a> and destructive habitual patterns. Such practices might include an inversion\u2014any, from headstand to bridge pose, will do. Flipping your perspective of yourself, others, and the world around you can bring awareness to the base of the pelvic floor by activating mula bandha, which gives rise to a feeling of weightlessness and possibility. Another powerful way to flip perspective is to\u00a0practice the ancient technique of skull shining (kapalabhati), whereby the forceful exhale lifts the diaphragm muscle upward as if it is knocking on the door of the heart, igniting\u00a0the dormant areas of the brain and, as a result, awakening you to your highest potential.\u201d \u2013 Rima Rani Rabbath<\/a>, yoga teacher at Jivamukti NYC who leads teacher trainings for Jivamukti Yoga around the world<\/em><\/p>\n

7. Be with your heart.<\/h3>\n

\u201cSit or stand and simply be with the energy of your heart. Imagine your yogi sisters and brothers right there with you and begin to breathe in and out for everyone<\/em>. Plug into this living, breathing support system and feel how connected you truly are. Remember, no matter how many times you have thrown love away, it belongs to you.\u00a0You can open your heart one more time. This is where your real power is\u2014it\u2019s in the power to transform your heart and to love in the midst of great heartache, mad challenges, and difficult humans.\u00a0A daily heart-centered practice will help you build your spiritual foundation and allow you to bring more energy, sweetness, and forgiveness into your life.\u201d \u2013 Dana Flynn<\/em><\/p>\n

You can open your heart one more time. This is where your real power is\u2014it\u2019s in the power to transform your heart and to love in the midst of great heartache, mad challenges, and difficult humans. \u2013 Dana Flynn<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

8. Resolve through the 4 R’s.<\/h3>\n

\u201cTake refuge<\/em> in the idea that things aren\u2019t just coming at you, but also they are also coming from you. Cultivate a healthy regret<\/em> toward the ways you have responded to situations in ways that aren\u2019t ideal without beating yourself up. Refrain<\/em> from setting goals that are too far out since habitual patterns take time to break. Repair<\/em> a previous misstep either in person or by sending that person your blessings\u2014that\u2019s how much power your thoughts have!\u201d \u2013 Rima Rani Rabbath<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

9. Think before you act.<\/h3>\n

\u201cPatience is important. You have to analyze your thoughts before you put them into action, otherwise you\u2019ll end up hurting someone else and creating bad Karma for yourself as well. Remember, everyone passes through the same thing, the same mistakes. Yoga is to see God\u2014to see love everywhere. How can you see fault in God? Impossible!\u201d \u2013 Sri Dharma Mittra<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

10. Meditate to mediate your emotions.<\/h3>\n

\u201cOftentimes when you\u2019re not acting like your better self, you are being reactive rather than responsive. Reactions are quick and usually thoughtless; being responsive is when we\u2019re able to take a step back and ask yourself, \u2018How do I want to deal with this?\u2019 There are many ways to create this gap\u2014to get hold of yourself and not react\u2014and meditation is one of them. A meditation practice creates that greater connection with your non-reactive, silent witness and enables you to rise above old scripts, patterns, and injuries, and be better able to choose a new response.\u201d \u2013 Linda Mainquist, Co-Director for the Center for Leadership Performance at the David Lynch Foundation<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

11. Get grateful.<\/h3>\n

\u201cWhen I am in swimming in negative judgment or self-loathing, my gratitude is very far away. That\u2019s when I reach into the mantra \u2018thank you\u2019, and I practice it on the retention of the breath. Breathe in and, at the top of the inhalation, hold your breath gently and say \u2018thank you\u2019 to yourself, then exhale.\u201d \u2013 Dana Flynn<\/em><\/p>\n

12. Slow down and show yourself some love.<\/h3>\n

\u201cOur minds and emotions can go so fast. The kinds of subtle feelings that help you tap into your better self are more quiet and expansive. That\u2019s why simply slowing down can help you access what\u2019s underneath your anger or fear<\/a>. It gives you some time to just be with yourself. Of course, self-compassion is key here, letting you clue into your specific needs in each moment and also helping you cope when the slowness allows the tough stuff to bubble up. I think there\u2019s a lot of shame that can come up in our lives, which is like a moldy blanket covering up something real. It\u2019s not useful\u2014and self-compassion is the antidote. \u2018I feel bad, but I\u2019m not bad.\u2019 That\u2019s the mantra.\u201d \u2013 Linda Mainquist<\/em><\/p>\n

This piece was originally written by Meghan Rabbitt<\/a>\u00a0for Sonima.<\/em><\/p>\n

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