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(Trying to) End the war with anxiety

February 16, 2021 / workingoncalm

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

February 1, 2021 / workingoncalm

My Commitment to Calm included meditation, yoga, gratitude, and contentment. Read about my biggest successes after 30 days of working on calm.

The healing power of music

January 25, 2021 / workingoncalm

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.

The power in saying, “I’m anxious”

January 23, 2021 / workingoncalm

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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Choosing the path of least resistance to calm anxiety

January 19, 2021 / workingoncalm

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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