Shoo Away Stress
Stop stressing by going outside. Spending just 10 minutes in nature cools the body’s stress response faster than other techniques. Research found that nature makes [...]
Stress
Ask for Help
Ask and it shall be given. [...]
Give Yourself a Break with Self Talk
When you are facing a setback, be your own best friend. You may have heard that before, the latest research shows that you can and really should make the effort to be your [...]
Calm Commute
Traffic delays and unruly passengers can make getting to work or any where rough. Try to get there calmer with a peaceful playlist to bring tranquility to everyone in the [...]
Impossible People
Difficult people are going to pop up from time to time. And you are going to have to deal with them. If you have a job that requires working with the public it will [...]
Relaxing Your Way
A friend says, “Hey you need to relax. Come on over and we will sit on the patio with a glass of wine, chewing the fat.” I am a therapist! How is sitting [...]
Keep Calm & Distract Yourself
When your thoughts are stuck in a stress loop. Your thoughts keep circling around the same thought or worry and you can’t seem to switch gears. Try doing some [...]
Nix Stress with Fractals
Viewing Fractals (repeating patterns that gradually get bigger or smaller) can reduce stress levels by as much as 60%. I know that sounds a bit weird, but works. Give it [...]
Relaxation Technique
Do this for at least 3 breaths. [...]
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