Hexaflexercise: Heads Hits The Pillow

This brief experiential reflection, derived from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), is part of a series called Hexaflexercises, which are designed to evoke psychological flexibility. This particular reflection invites us to consider one small, yet meaningful, action we would like to have taken by the time our head hits the pillow.

Transcript

Mentally fast forward to the end of your day today. Among the many to-dos on your list, What is one small yet meaningful action you would like to have taken by the time your head hits the pillow? This could be with respect to a relationship. An educational or work-related activity. Your own self-care or well-being. Or some form of research or creativity. It could be something you've been putting off or procrastinating on due to the discomfort it brings up. And yet following through on that action. Would provide you with some sense of satisfaction or fulfillment. Or perhaps you've already moved in a direction that matters to you today. And you could just savor them. As your head is hitting the pillow.