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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Pausing for self-compassion and mindfulness practices
Employing traditional coping techniques made me feel at war with my anxiety. Instead, I’m learning to pause for self-compassion and mindfulness practices.
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30 days of working on calm: Successes, challenges, and future direction
My Commitment to Calm included meditation, yoga, gratitude, and contentment. Read about my biggest successes after 30 days of working on calm.
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Commitment to Calm day 25
Listening to music is correlated with better well-being and mood. Consider swapping music for TV to calm you down and enhance your mood.
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The power in saying, “I’m anxious”
Commit to Calm day 23
Research shows understanding and labeling your emotions helps you regulate them. Learn the power in saying, “I’m anxious.”
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Commit to calm day 19
When my anxiety flared, I needed to choose the path of least resistance. Learning to engage in self-compassion gave me the break I needed.
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