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Start Strong: Do This Every Morning to Get Out of Bed, Beat Anxiety, and Feel Incredible All Day

2024/10/21
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一位专注于领导力和个人成长的著名_motivational speaker_和播客主持人。
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Mel Robbins: 我长期以来都有起床困难，每天早上醒来都感到焦虑和沉重，这让我很难开始新的一天。这种感觉源于我童年的创伤经历，这些经历以身体感觉的形式储存在我的体内。我从治疗师Andie Devin那里学习到一种名为“slithering”的躯体疗法，它帮助我处理这些负面情绪，轻松开始新的一天。该方法的核心在于，与其对抗负面情绪，不如与之共处，并通过身体的移动来释放。具体来说，就是从床上慢慢滑下来，躺在地板上，通过缓慢的扭动和滚动来释放身体里的紧张感，直到感觉轻松下来。这个过程可能需要几分钟，甚至需要爬到浴室。通过这个方法，我逐渐摆脱了早晨的焦虑感，并感到更加自由和掌控。 Andie Devin: “slithering”是一种躯体体验疗法，它通过身体的移动来处理情绪。早晨的焦虑感可能是童年创伤的躯体表现。“slithering”技巧可以帮助人们处理创伤，摆脱负面情绪。与其试图理解和分析负面情绪，不如通过身体的移动来感受和释放它们。该方法的核心在于与负面情绪共处，并通过身体的移动来释放。通过这种方式，可以帮助人们从焦虑和压抑的状态中解脱出来，从而拥有更好的身心健康。即使没有专业治疗师的指导，也可以通过练习“slithering”技巧来改善自己的身心状态。

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Mel Robbins introduces the 'Slithering' technique, a life-changing method taught by her therapist to help overcome the dread and anxiety of getting out of bed in the morning.
  • The technique involves moving with the heaviness and tension in the body rather than fighting it.
  • Mel shares her personal experience of using this technique and how it has transformed her mornings.
  • The technique is rooted in somatic practices, focusing on the body's sensations to release stored tension.

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If you have trouble getting out of bed, there is one simple hack you need to wake up early, beat anxiety, and kickstart your morning. 

In today’s episode, Mel shares a technique called slithering that will help you on those tough mornings when getting out of bed feels impossible.

Mel reveals how this unique practice, taught to her by her therapist, moves stress and tension out of your body, helping you shift your mindset and start the day with ease.

You’ll learn how to use this simple tool to reset your body, tackle morning dread, and take control of your day—no matter what challenges you’re facing.

Note: this episode covers sensitive material, including discussion of trauma and sexual assault. If this topic isn’t for you right now – please skip this episode.

For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here) for the podcast episode page. 

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