When we get stuck in an emotional loop, find ourselves constantly riding an emotional roller coaster, or feel hijacked by stress and anxiety, life can get overwhelming. “Name. Notice. Nurture.” is a 5-minute practice that can help us move through our emotions and choose a more purposeful response.
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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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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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Self-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.
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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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Read about the complicated nature of perfectionism and learn how to identify your perfectionistic expectations. Self-compassion is the proven way to treat toxic perfectionism.
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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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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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