The “perfect breath,” also known as coherent breathing, is a simple, science-based breathing technique that boosts well-being. This effective tool can be used to manage stress and anxiety – anywhere, anytime. Watch this video to learn about this practice, the benefits, and some helpful tips.
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When building new habits, be on the lookout for the all-or-nothing mentality. This common behavioral change pitfall squashes motivation and derails progress. Here’s how you can avoid it.
Continue readingSatisficing is a simple mindset shift that can make habit change less overwhelming. It’s an efficient decision-making technique that allows us to quickly get started without having all the answers figured out.
Continue readingThe physiological sigh consists of a double inhale followed by an extended exhale. New research shows just five-minutes a day is needed to effectively decrease stress and anxiety through this breathwork technique.
Continue readingWe tend to focus on the negative at the detriment of our well-being. However, we can learn to protect against this automatic response by learning to savor the good. It’s a 5-second self-care practice with lasting effects.
Continue readingFrom the perspective of Integrative Wellness, there are seven key areas of health and well-being. Evidence suggests all of these contribute to overall wellness, affecting both mental and physical health. We can use these categories to quantify our wellness and guide our health goals.
Continue readingRuminating dreadful thoughts are a source of anxiety. However, we can learn to interrupt this thought pattern before it takes a toll on our mental health. Here are five ways to deal with dread.
Continue readingWhen you get overwhelmed, stressed out, and stuck in your head, here’s a quick grounding technique to calm you down. Learn how to mindfully yawn for instant relief. This is a mindfulness practice for the real world!
Continue readingChanging habits is difficult enough. One way to set yourself up for success, is to start with the right foundation. Here’s how to use strength-based reframing to leverage what is working to improve what isn’t working.
Continue readingLearning is a crucial step in effective habit change, one that can be facilitated through the act of writing. Read about the intersection between habits, learning, and writing.
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