Being able to calm yourself with breathing techniques can really help ease your mind and emotions. Many people don’t realize that they have the internal capacity to breathe through the feelings of stress and anxiety. Emotions are valid responses to situations and controlling your breathing can help you cope. There are many times in life when things feel out of control … [Read more...] about Breathing Techniques that Really Do Work
Thoughts
5 Keys to Managing Your Unhelpful Thoughts
It never seems to fail. You’re trying to concentrate on your work, but your mind wanders off to a completely unrelated topic. Or, maybe you’re about to go on a first date, but all you can think about is how horrible your last few dates have been. These are examples of unhelpful thoughts. Unhelpful thoughts can be distractions or be destructive. Neither is helpful. Your … [Read more...] about 5 Keys to Managing Your Unhelpful Thoughts
Dealing With Your Mental Chatter
We all have a constant companion that never shuts up. The mental chatter in our heads starts when we wake up and is still going when we go to sleep. It’s even active during our dreams. Unfortunately, this never-ending stream of thought can be damaging over time. Fortunately, with understanding and objectivity, the impact of mental chatter can be mitigated. If you’re … [Read more...] about Dealing With Your Mental Chatter