It's easy to get stressed and overwhelmed. At times, we all need space to calm down, relax and unwind. Self-soothing is good for your well-being. So the next time you feel anxiety, panic, or agitation, take a moment to self-soothe and return your body to a state of...
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35+ Ways to Master Self Soothing
Okay, I lied - there I said it. There aren't 35+ ways to self-soothe. There's actually a whole bunch more! Today, I'm going to discuss how you can use your beautiful, wonderful senses to help you cope with difficult, stressful, anxiety-inducing, emotional...
Mindfulness of Current Emotions
Feel your feelings. (Wow, I've never heard THAT before!) Sure, it's definitely a cliche, but stick with me. Do you like freedom? FREEDOM!! (Murica) Well, mindfulness of current emotions is your path to emotional freedom. (Seriously!?) I get it, though. If you're...
Mindfulness of Current Thoughts
If I say to you, DON'T think about a pink elephant flying through the clouds with a rainbow umbrella, what are you thinking right now? I'm thinking about an aeroplane taking a leak on a helicopter. (How does that even work, and why did your mind go there??) It's...
Half Smile and Willing Hands
I’m going to blow your mind with a way to be HAPPIER INSTANTLY. It will cost you NOTHING and it will take ZERO EFFORT. All you will have to do is be willing to be gawked at by your friends and family while you’re SMILING to yourself. Kidding. This article is all about...