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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Integrative Wellness categorizes health and well-being into seven key areas. Each of these areas contribute to overall wellness, affecting both mental and physical health.
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!
Continue readingThink 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!
Continue readingDeep, diaphragmatic breathing can decrease stress and anxiety. Here are three more effective breathing techniques to calm your mind and body.
Continue readingSelf-compassion is a healthier way to relate to our struggles and difficult emotions. Read about the components, benefits, and five ways we can build our own capacity.
Continue readingResearch findings and anecdotal observations from our trip to Telluride illustrate how hiking is good for our mental health. It provides the perfect synergy of physical activity, connection with nature, social interactions, sightseeing, and so much more!
Continue readingRead about the complicated nature of perfectionism and learn how to identify your perfectionistic expectations. Self-compassion is the proven way to treat toxic perfectionism.
Continue readingThree 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!
Continue readingA 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.
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