Many of us push our minds and bodies to the limit, often at the expense of our physical and mental wellbeing. The response to our daily activities may include an increased heart rate, high blood pressure, and an accelerated breathing rate. In this week’s blog we discover practices to effectively reduce stress.
Read MoreMany of us push our minds and bodies to the limit, often at the expense of our physical and mental well-being. Relaxation techniques are helpful tools for coping with stress and promoting long-term health. They slow the body down and quiet the mind. Here are a few of these techniques…
Read MoreRelaxation techniques can be helpful in reducing levels of anxiety that occur from time to time. Anxiety might show up in one or more ways. Here’s when to use relaxation strategies to help anxiety, and when NOT to do it….
Read MoreWhen you think about taking time for yourself, do you feel guilty? While many of us have learned that pushing ourselves beyond our limits damages our physical and mental health, work performance, relationships, and overall satisfaction with life, we still believe that we do NOT have time to relax and replenish. However, the good news is that we can develop the ability to lower our stress levels and improve our health without taking a lot of time out of our day. Here’s more…
Read MoreRelaxation isn’t just about rest or enjoying your hobby or recreational activity. It’s about having a go-to relaxation practice that you can use on a regular basis. And it’s worth the effort. Take a look at just a few of the benefits.
Read MoreTo return our mind and body to baseline, or to a relaxed state, takes an intentional effort. If not, our body and mind stay at a high level of alert, resulting in numerous damaging physical and mental effects. Here’s what to do…
Read MoreAnytime is a good time to complete a Spring clean of our lives because it frees up mental space. It gives us the energy to take on new things. Spring is a natural point for us to consider our mental well-being and reconnect to things that support the life we want to live. It is a great time to reflect on: where have we been, where are we now, and where do we want to go.
Read MoreI’If you are like me, every time I decide to do something just for me, I have a flash of all the things that I should be doing instead. Since my to-do list is quite long, I have to fight the urge to postpone that relaxing walk or leisure reading to get something done on my list. After all, I’ve seen the research on the importance of self-control and self-regulation in obtaining long-term goals. Yet, recent research shines a light on the importance of fun and relaxation, too. Let’s take a look…
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