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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Melissa Lewis-Duarte, Ph.D. chronicled her journey from an anxious, stressed out mom to a calmer, more content being. Now, she helps others improve their well-being as an Integrative Wellness Coach.
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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Research 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!
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Even good change is hard and complicated, with highs and lows making it feel chaotic. Read about a framework for understanding and facilitating nonlinear change.
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I’ve learned even well-intentioned loved ones can exacerbate anxiety with the wrong comment. To avoid misunderstandings or hurt feelings, here are five things to say to a loved one with anxiety.
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Explore the power of “and” for understanding the paradoxes of life. Being mindful of life’s duality brings balance and meaning to the journey.
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Learn about RAIN, a tool for practicing mindfulness and dealing with anxious thoughts. My application of RAIN resulted in less anxiety and more fun.
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When 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.
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