PHASE #6 → Settling - Embracing Mindfulness As A Way of Life (From Stress Management To Embodied Wholeness)
Welcome to the final phase of my H.E.A.R.T.S. Method, Settling. This is where everything you have learned and practiced comes together, and mindfulness becomes a natural part of your daily life.
But before we dive in, let us take a moment to reflect on how far you have come:
- Honoring: You began this journey by becoming aware of your physical, mental and emotional needs.
- Evaluating: You took the time to uncover the root causes of your stress.
- Applying: You built a personalized toolkit to help you release stress and restore balance.
- Receiving: You allowed yourself to open up and receive emotional healing, reconnecting with a sense of wholeness.
- Transforming: You learned to shift heavy emotions into self-acceptance and empowerment.
And now, you are here, at the Settling phase. This phase is where you integrate what you have learned in the previous phases. In this phase, you get to experience that mindfulness is more than just something you do; it is something you live from.
If you have taken the time to read each PHASE and practice the mindfulness prescriptions along the way, you may already feel a shift happening within you. Settling is about nurturing this shift and allowing mindfulness to become second nature.
It is the difference between using relaxation techniques only when stress arises and cultivating a way of being where calm, balance, and presence are part of your everyday life, even amid challenges.
What Exactly is Settling?
Settling is the phase of embodying wholeness. It is about tuning into your body, mind, and emotions with awareness and curiosity, without judgment. Instead of reacting to life, you begin to flow with it. You create space to listen to yourself and give yourself what you need to feel calm and centered.
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Dr. Catalina Andrade
From a young age, Dr. Catalina Andrade was drawn to personal growth, holistic health, and mindfulness. By the age of 21, she became a certified Holistic Health Practitioner, passionate about helping others create a more balanced lifestyle. While she continued supporting clients on their wellness journeys, her path eventually led her to education, where she started as a middle and high school tutor. She later became an afterschool program coordinator, working closely with low-income and at-risk students.
Dr. Catalina is a trusted mindfulness expert for K-12 school professionals, offering practical strategies to manage stress, enhance well-being, and bring mindfulness into daily life. Her signature H.E.A.R.T.S. Method was born from her own mindfulness journey and years of experience working with clients.
