Self Care Posts

5 Emotional Regulation Skills

Emotional regulation is a skill. You can learn strategies to regulate your emotions and live a more emotionally balanced life. 5 emotional regulation skills are described in this post.

How to stop a panic attack when you feel it coming on

The Power and Danger of Disconnecting from Ourselves

The incredible Power of Gratitude

5 Emotional Regulation Skills

Emotional regulation is a skill. You can learn strategies to regulate your emotions and live a more emotionally balanced life. 5 emotional regulation skills are described in this post.

How to stop a panic attack when you feel it coming on

When you feel the signs of a panic attack coming on, it is important to know what you should do in the moment. Here are 7 techniques can you can use.

The Power and Danger of Disconnecting from Ourselves

We have an uncanny ability to disconnect from ourselves and our feelings. Our subconscious contains a powerful mechanism that allows us to create distance from our own feelings, emotions, and desires for long periods of time.

The incredible Power of Gratitude

Gratitude can be cultivated. People who practice being grateful show significantly higher level of happiness. What does it mean to be grateful?

The Importance of Feeling Seen and How to Make People Feel Seen

Feeling seen or feeling gotten is an amazing feeling of connectedness to another. It is the basis upon which trust flourish. It is a feeling of deep connection, a moment ...

How to Transform Anxiety into Excitement?

About one-third of Americans experience an anxiety disorder within their lifetime. The fear and dread of anxiety constrain the lives of millions of Americans. For many, the path to relief ...

The Benefits of a “Low Information Diet” for People with Mental Health Issues

A few years ago, in his book The Four-Hour Workweek, entrepreneur Tim Ferriss introduced an innovative concept called the “low-information diet.” The concept is to limit one’s intake of unnecessary ...

3 Metaphors for Anxiety that Resonate

People who don’t struggle with anxiety often write it off as “nerves.” What they don’t know is that anxiety can be completely debilitating. It can become all-encompassing. It can cause ...

Square Breathing for Calmness and Clarity

Square breathing, or box breathing, is a simple technique that reduces anxiety and promotes calmness. It’s versatile and can be practiced anywhere, even in high-stress environments. This technique is very ...

5 Children Books that Offer Deep Lessons about Self-Care

With millions of Americans dealing with anxiety, stress and other issues, it’s little wonder that self-help is now a $12 billion industry—more prosperous than Major League Baseball. For whatever pain, ...

Doomscrolling: Here's How to Stop

In the first scary months of the Covid-19 pandemic, many of us turned to social media for updates and information. What we found there seemed to confirm our worst fears. ...

How to Seize the Day, Every Single Day

Carpe diem! Seize the day! It’s a common mantra in today’s busy world. The idea is simple: We should make the most of every day. Don’t put off living your ...

4 Alternative Healing Modalities to Try at Least Once

Alternatives healing modalities to talk therapy include energy healing, acupuncture, hypnotherapy and kundalini yoga. Try them in combination with talk therapy or alone.

5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique for Anxiety

Maybe you have a big test coming up in a class you have to pass. Perhaps you’ve decided it’s time to broach the subject of a raise with your boss. ...

The Surprising Self-Care of Showing Up for Others

When we think of self-care, we often think of activities done solo. Meditation and rest come to mind, or cleaning the house, getting a facial, or exercising. We all need ...

Recovering from Burnout at Work

We are in the midst of a work burnout epidemic. Stress at work from time to time might be inevitable: Big projects, tight deadlines, and competing demands seem to be ...

How to Deal with Financial Stress in the Age of COVID-19

Although your loss of income may be out of your control, there are steps you can take to alleviate the financial stress and protect your mental health.

How to Get Motivated When You’re Depressed

If you suffer from depression, you know it can affect your mood and motivation any time of the year. For some of us, the holiday season is especially tough. We ...

Coping with Stress During the Coronavirus Outbreak

In just the span of a few weeks, the American way of life has gone through a monumental, if temporary, change. The global coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) has caused the suspension ...

The Benefits of Ice Baths and Saunas

Ever wondered why plunging into icy waters or soaking in the warmth of a sauna feels surprisingly exhilarating? Whether it’s the shock of cold water or the embrace of steamy ...