Step back from thoughts that pull you along
Skills from acceptance and commitment therapy that help you watch your thoughts, loosen their grip and act on what matters to you.
What you learn in Mindfulness
You learn why arguing with a thought can make it louder, how to label thoughts and the observing self behind them, and the Leaves on a Stream meditation. Later topics help you name your values, map them on a bullseye and practice radical acceptance.
Why Thought Challenging Sometimes Backfires
Observing Self
Labeling Thoughts
Bus Driver Metaphor
Leaves on a Stream
Cognitive Defusion for Recurring Thoughts
Identifying What Actually Matters
Values Bullseye
Radical Acceptance
Psychological Flexibility
Learn it, check it, then try it
Each topic follows the same three steps, so what you learn ends up in your day.
- LessonOne useful idea, explained in a few short screens
- QuizA few questions to check what stuck
- PracticeA small step to try in your own day
Example: the Leaves on a Stream topic ends with a practice called Leaves on a Stream.
Questions, answered
See all FAQsHow is this different from a meditation app?
It includes meditations, but most topics teach a skill you use with your eyes open, like labeling a thought or choosing an action based on your values. Each skill gets a lesson, a quiz and a practice.
Should I do Reframing or Mindfulness first?
Either works. Reframing teaches you to challenge a thought. Mindfulness teaches you to step back from it. Many people find it useful to learn both.
Is LeWell free?
LeWell is free to download. Access to content and any purchase options can vary by account. The app shows the price and renewal terms before you buy.
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