We rarely change our behaviors based on doctor’s orders, because fear-based health recommendations don’t work long-term. Here’s how to shift the focus to joy and create sustainable, healthy habits.
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Slow exhales are an evidence-based way to calm the body and mind. This simple straw breathing technique can help you extend your exhale and relieve stress.
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Nasal breathing is an evidence-based way to decrease stress and anxiety. Give it a try with this 5-minute guided nasal breathing practice.
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Relationships are the biggest predictor of happiness and well-being and a core area of integrative health. Here are five simple ways to boost your connections (and happiness!) today.
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A simple way to decrease our stress is to look out at the horizon or up at the sky, known as horizon gazing. When we use our panoramic or peripheral vision, it decreases activity in the brain associated with stress.
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Struggling to establish healthier habits? You can make it easier with a simple technique called “habit stacking.” This is one of my favorite lessons from James Clear’s Atomic Habits.
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Feeling stressed or anxious? Extended exhale breathing can provide immediate relief. Here’s how to practice and a few pointers for getting started.
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A few minutes of natural sunlight exposure in the morning and evening can have a big impact on health. Read about the positive benefits and learn pointers for implementing this practice into your daily routine.
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When we get stuck in an emotional loop, find ourselves constantly riding an emotional roller coaster, or feel hijacked by stress and anxiety, life can get overwhelming. “Name. Notice. Nurture.” is a 5-minute practice that can help us move through our emotions and choose a more purposeful response.
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Struggling to establish a new wellness habit? When developing healthy habits feels overwhelming, shift your focus to the “Power of One.” Think in terms of small actions to take today rather than the magnitude of changes over the long-term.
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