Benefits of sun gazing or sunlight in the morning: Sungazing is looking towards the sun for a few minutes within 30 min of sunrise. (Don’t stare at the sun if it is painful!) Even on cloudy days, the sun’s rays carry their benefits. The easiest way to do this is to take a morning walk, […]
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Welcome to Anxiety, I’m So Done with You! podcast’s BONUS episode: The Teenage Brain with Kasey Crist, author of a book by that same name ‘The Teenage Brain: Understanding Anxiety and Depression in Teenagers’. https://amzn.to/46n2ptY It’s a guide for parents, counselors, and teenagers, and it is so jam-packed with resources that you are going to
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We all need to learn self-compassion for our emotional wellness. Watch this video to see how to give compassion to yourself. Self-compassion is a key ingredient in emotional wellness. It reduces stress and anxiety, supports a growth mindset, and improves relationships. Plus, it is easy to practice. Then, why don’t you? Unrealistic American societal expectations
The benefits of walking on your mental health, physical body, and emotional wellbeing: Transcription of Benefits of Walking Video Do you have time to walk briskly for at least 45 minutes four times a week? Walking makes you live longer and happier. It improves: Cognitive functioning –– which maximizes your potential. Blood flow –– which
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Empathy is the ability to understand and experience the feelings of another. It is a learnable skill that positively affects your relationships. Here are six ways empathy plays an essential role in human interaction Empathy dissolves conflicts. Understanding the perspectives and emotions of others alleviates frustration, blame, and defensiveness, clearing the path for conscious negotiation
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Welcome to the Hand and Heart Somatic Experiencing Meditation. Hands are intricately connected to the heart. For example, your hands express the love that is in your heart. They welcome, comfort, hold, and assist. Alternately, hands protect the heart. They block, guide, and circumnavigate whatever is or can be harmful to you. This hand and heart somatic
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Dr. Jodi: (Voice over) This role-play was created as a sample of the Interview with Anxiety activity from the COMPASS Curriculum. In it, Elton, the WCALM news anchor, interviews Anxiety, in attempts to expose it for the fraud it is. After a few minutes of challenging Anxiety, Elton turns to Sonic, a higher schooler, to
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S.M.A.R.T. goals use a powerful framework to effectively set and achieve objectives. The acronym “S.M.A.R.T.” stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. Watch the video to learn how to write SMART goals to motivate you and help you succeed. Transcription of S.M.A.R.T. Goals video: S.M.A.R.T. goals use a powerful framework to effectively set and
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