The physiological sigh consists of a double inhale followed by an extended exhale. New research shows just five-minutes a day is needed to effectively decrease stress and anxiety through this breathwork technique.
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Ruminating dreadful thoughts are a source of anxiety. However, we can learn to interrupt this thought pattern before it takes a toll on our mental health. Here are five ways to deal with dread.
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When you get overwhelmed, stressed out, and stuck in your head, here’s a quick grounding technique to calm you down. Learn how to mindfully yawn for instant relief. This is a mindfulness practice for the real world!
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Learning is a crucial step in effective habit change, one that can be facilitated through the act of writing. Read about the intersection between habits, learning, and writing.
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Before You Lose Your SH!T, Consider These Three Simple Questions.
We all get angry, but if you find yourself stuck in a cycle of anger, reaction, and guilt, it’s time to give this emotion some attention. Read on to learn how to calm down by asking yourself a few simple questions.
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If your critical inner voice is in overdrive, it can feel like it’s just never enough. This leads to stress, anxiety, and burnout. Read about the connection between perfectionism and self-criticisms, and learn to manage the inner critic with these ten questions.
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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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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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Building healthy self-care habits doesn’t have to be so hard. Learn why new habits fail and five principles for taking a more practical approach.
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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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