Yoga! You see it everywhere…online, health clubs, community centers, even some churches. I am no expert and I am definitely not going to get into the original, ancient meaning and purpose of yoga. In the west we see yoga often as a physical practice. Before sitting down to write this I looked up the research […]
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Breathing and Mental Health
Breath work has become a popular topic along with other practices like yoga and meditation. This blog will not be a comprehensive dive into the different types of breath work, but just a general take on the benefits and even pitfalls. There are many different techniques such as box breathing, nadi shodhana (alternate nostril breathing), […]
Expressive Writing to Release Emotions
A while ago one of our members told me about a writing practice she does and I thought I’d give it a try. It’s called Expressive Writing and the purpose is to get thoughts and emotions out of our psyche and get a sense of separation from them. This is what she suggested: Pick a […]
How to Make it Through a Rough Patch
Hey, I just went through a month long trauma capsule. Fun times. And, I’m out of it now and really proud of myself! Let me share with you how I saw my way through. First, I practice daily the skills I share on this blog. That builds resilience and makes it much easier to shift […]
3 Ways to Calm Anxiety
When you’re feeling anxiety you know those symptoms…rapid breathing, sometimes even holding your breath, increased heart rate. Your autonomic nervous system kicked in. It’s natural and helpful at times. But what to do when you don’t need to be in fight/flight/freeze and all that cortisol and adrenaline pumping through your system? Try these 3 things: […]
Do You Judge Yourself for Your Emotions?
Emotions…good or bad. Do you try to convince yourself that you shouldn’t be feeling the way you do, or you should just suck it up? Some of us have been taught it’s not ok to feel certain feelings. You know, it’s not possible to be constantly positive. There’s nothing wrong with positivity, but if we […]
Grounding into Calm
I want to share a technique for shifting into more calm. You probably have heard of this, so maybe this will be a good reminder to commit to the practice. Grounding in this way when you’re feeling anxious will help ease your nervous system and practicing this throughout your day helps sustain that calm. It […]
Is it Possible to Choose our Mindset?
I want to tell you about someone I know. This man is always calmly positive and never says an unkind word about anyone. When he talks about things going on in his life he doesn’t share it in a complaining way. He seems to ride the waves of life and accepts the ups and downs. […]
Spirituality and Recovery: Finding Inner Strength and Peace
Spirituality and Recovery: Finding Inner Strength and Peace Spirituality plays an important part in many of our lives. It is not my intention to promote any particular religion, faith, or practice because spirituality encompasses a broad range of beliefs, practices, and values related to one’s particular search for meaning and purpose in life. For many […]
Coping Skills: Healthy Ways to Cope with Stress and Emotions
It’s crucial to develop healthy coping mechanisms if you want to deal appropriately with the emotions and stress that are an unavoidable part of life. The ability to effectively deal with stressful circumstances and feelings requires a set of methods, techniques, and coping skills. Here are some helpful ways to deal with stressful situations: Exercising […]