Three reasons you should try paddleboard (SUP) yoga. It’s not as hard as you think. Whether it’s to try something new or have fun, you won’t be disappointed!
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A vacation hike taught me to stop resisting and embrace the experience, serving as a metaphor for the war with anxiety. Progress happens when we stop resisting anxiety and use mindfulness instead.
Continue readingYou can ease anxiety by controlling your breathing. Tap into this mind-body connection using one of these three easy breathing techniques.
Continue readingAchor’s The Happiness Advantage is a great book about building your capacity for happiness. Read the five best lessons on happiness you can start using today to create a happier, calmer life.
Continue readingPracticing gratitude is an effective way to increase happiness and foster a sense of calm. If you struggle with journaling or need a fresh perspective, try one of these creative ways to practice gratitude. They’re kid-friendly too!
Continue readingLearn about RAIN, a tool for practicing mindfulness and dealing with anxious thoughts. My application of RAIN resulted in less anxiety and more fun.
Continue readingResearch shows children benefit from mindfulness practices, such as learning to pause for a breath. My kids are learning to “smell the cookies; blow out the candles” with promising results.
Continue readingAfter reading about “awe walks” I decided to give it a try. This mindful walking meditation provided the perfect opportunity to experience calming presence.
Continue readingWhen a physically stressful event put my mindfulness practices to the test, I was amazed at how small changes in my thinking calmed the mental chaos.
Continue readingErma Bombeck offers a list of regrets as a call to action. Her writing teaches us to stop postponing fun, embrace relationships, and be present for life.
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