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Author: Ann Weiser Cornell

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Focusing Tip #921 – “Is a felt sense the same as a gut instinct?”

ByAnn Weiser Cornell January 29, 2025May 13, 2025

Do you wonder what kind of thing a felt sense is? Read on… Ellen writes: Could you say more about the difference…

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Focusing Tip #920 – “Do I need to meditate to get ready for Focusing?”

ByAnn Weiser Cornell January 22, 2025May 13, 2025

How do you set the stage for listening to your parts? Read on… Carmelina writes: The process of tuning in to the…

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Focusing Tip #919 – Focusing and Parts – “Is the feeling trying to control me?”

ByAnn Weiser Cornell January 15, 2025May 13, 2025

What if a part of you wants you to do something, like rest? Read on… Dianna writes: Sometimes when I approach a…

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Focusing Tip #918 – Inner Critcs – “My critical parts have no positive purpose.”

ByAnn Weiser Cornell January 8, 2025May 13, 2025

Do you have inner critics that don’t feel helpful in any way? Read on… A Reader writes: I’ve heard people say that…

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Tips | Blog

Focusing Tip #917 – Overwhelming Emotions – “Something prevents me from using Focusing.”

ByAnn Weiser Cornell December 18, 2024May 13, 2025

What if you find it hard to do Focusing when you’re feeling stuck in your life? Read on… Ana Rosa writes: I…

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Focusing Tip #915 – “My felt senses disappear…”

ByAnn Weiser Cornell December 4, 2024May 12, 2025

What can you do when your felt senses don’t want to be looked at? Read on… A Reader writes: Whenever I try…

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Focusing Tip #914 – “My body moves when I’m Focusing, sometimes a lot”

ByAnn Weiser Cornell November 20, 2024May 12, 2025

Is it Focusing if your body moves and doesn’t hold still? Read on… A Reader writes: In a lot of videos I’ve…

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Focusing Tip #913 – Physical Health – Can Focusing help me not have to take medication?

ByAnn Weiser Cornell November 13, 2024May 12, 2025

Can Focusing help you use alternative treatment methods? Read on… Helen writes: I’m 71 years old. Twelve months ago I was diagnosed…

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Focusing Tip #912 – Difficult Feelings – Focusing with feeling stunned and heartbroken

ByAnn Weiser Cornell November 6, 2024May 12, 2025

Wondering how to listen to parts that are stunned and heartbroken? Read on… Dear Reader: Last week I wrote about how to…

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Focusing Tip #911 – If you’re anxious about the US election (or anything else)

ByAnn Weiser Cornell October 30, 2024April 29, 2025

Are you anxious about current events? Read on… Dear Readers, Yes, I’m anxious about the US election. But I’m not as anxious…

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