Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting 2807: How Love Transforms Judgment by Shana Olmstead on Mindful Awareness
Nov 22, 2025
Explore how love can reshape our judgment by shifting towards mindfulness and compassion. Shana Olmstead discusses overcoming unconscious criticism through breathwork and heart-centered practices. She introduces a four-step method to elevate energy, highlighting awareness, love, and daily practices. By recognizing judgmental cues and focusing on loving thoughts, we can reduce stress and enhance relationships. Embrace empathy and shared human experiences to cultivate a more peaceful and authentic life.
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Judgment Often Operates Unconsciously
- Judgment is mostly unconscious and drains our energy when unrecognized.
- Increasing mindful awareness reveals hidden judgments so you can transform them.
Judging Is Learned; Kindness Enables Change
- Judgment is often a learned safety strategy passed through generations.
- Noticing judgments with kindness, rather than self-criticism, accelerates change.
Check Feelings To Spot Judgments
- When you feel anger, sadness, or anxiety, check your thoughts for judgment.
- Shift any self- or other-directed judging thoughts toward kindness instead of self-blame.