08/01/2026
Is there a difference between mindfulness and healing?
Yes, and you can use both to improve mental fitness.
Mindfulness is useful to become present and regulate your nervous system.
Mindfulness Example: During a panic attack, a steady, conscious breath is used to calm body and mind. This is combined with helpful self-talk. Choosing language like "I am safe", "this will pass" and asking "what does my body need?" is helpful.
There is no limit to the creative mindful strategies you can use. Humming, singing a tune, exercise and joyful movement could be added to the mix.
Healing is useful to correct an imbalance. This might look like a meaningful change in perception. Healing is where you solve a problem. The more Healing Anxiety work you do, the less mindfulness you need. When thoughts, beliefs and emotions are healed there is ease.
Healing Example: You attend a therapeutic appointment to change your life. During this appointment you have a realisation. Perhaps where you felt stuck in the past, now it seems obvious you can move forward. Self-awareness and self-belief are increased.
Healing works at the conscious and subconscious level, meaning it is not just talking about the problem but resolving patterns of thought and beliefs that drive behaviour.
In summary, mindfulness is a present moment action you can do anywhere to self-regulate. If you don't have 3-5 mindfulness tools, please get my book. I wrote it for you.
Healing is where you solve the problem causing anxiety and other mental health conditions (medication cannot do all the work). Healing looks like insight, and correcting issues in perception, leading to a deep sigh of relief.
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