When anxious, our thoughts can feel out of control. That’s when a grounding exercise comes in handy. Here’s how to calm your anxious mind with the five senses grounding technique, including tips for beginners, a downloadable, and more.
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Want to know how to deal with being emotionally triggered? It’s helpful to ask yourself three simple questions. Explore these questions, a real-world example, and a free worksheet to help you get started.
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4-7-8 Breathing is a simple, science-based strategy for wellbeing. Keep reading to learn how to do it, tips for beginners, & benefits. Plus a video demonstration & free digital download!
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Want to be calmer? That was my goal! Here are 12 lessons from 12 months of working on calm. If I can learn how to be calmer, you can too.
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Building healthy self-care habits doesn’t have to be so hard. Learn why new habits fail and five principles for taking a more practical approach.
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Think play is for kids? Think again. Read about the role of play in well-being, including how it can help with anxiety. Here’s why I’m rethinking play and you should too!
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Anxiety can make us question what physical sensations are “real” versus “in our heads.” With mental and physical illness so closely tied, they often fuel each other and become inseparable.
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Real transformations can occur when we take a mindful approach to behavioral change, but it’s not easy! Here are four challenges in mindfulness-based change and examples of a mindful change process IRL.
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Honoring the mind-body connection is key for mental and physical health. We can’t have one without the other. Explore empirical and anecdotal support for prioritizing self-care.
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Deep, diaphragmatic breathing can decrease stress and anxiety. Here are three more effective breathing techniques to calm your mind and body.
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