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Mindful Monday
How to use your body to soothe your mind. Calm Practice Focus Switching This powerful practice can train our ability to switch our focus and discover which type of mindful focal point works best for us. Here’s how! Notice a niggle or (physical) pain in your body or an uncomfortable emotion you are experiencing, or…
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Mindful Monday
How to use your body to soothe your mind. Calm Practice Full Body Relaxation This progressive muscle relaxation practice can be an effective way to relax our whole bodies and send us off to sleep or when we need a calming break on a busy, stressful day. Try this exercise in bed or on the…
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Foodie Friday
Healthy Recipe of the Week A Mediterranean Greek twist on Guacamole! 🥑 Ingredients 4 Avocados (cubed) 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice 1 Garlic Clove (minced) 1/2 cup Red Onion (chopped) 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano 1 tablespoon Flat Leaf Parsley (chopped) 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill (chopped) 1 tablespoon Kalamata Olives (diced) For the Garnish: 2 tablespoons Fat-Free…
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Mindful Monday
How to use your body to soothe your mind. Calm Practice Drop Your Armor Isometric muscle relaxation teaches us the difference between tension and relaxation. Try this exercise when you are feeling stressed or anxious. Hold each muscle group tense for seven (7) seconds then release, allowing it to feel heavy. Visualize tension melting away…
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Foodie Friday
Healthy Recipe of the Week Most of the recipes I’ve posted recently have been food. So, here is a drink recipe to spice (or sweeten) things up! Note, you can prepare this recipe as a smoothie bowl by creating a thicker consistency (blend less) and eating with a spoon. Peanut Butter, Banana, and Chia Smoothie Ingredients 1…
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Mindful Monday
How to use your body to soothe your mind. Calm Practice 3️⃣ 5-4-3-2-1 A tool to support your mind with a countdown to a calm state. Here’s how! Notice: 𝟓 things you can see 👀 Look for interesting textures, tiny details, or patterns of light or color. 𝟒 things you can feel ✋🏻Notice physical sensations or move about your…
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Mindful Monday
How to use your body to soothe your mind. Calm Practice Sensory Grounding Do you ever find yourself on autopilot, going through the motions of your day without being present? You can create micro mindful moments of calm and regulation for your nervous system by practicing sensory grounding throughout your day. 5 ways to create sensory…
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Welcome March
The focus of this month is to guard against stress and overwhelm. Visit the happiness tip each day to see how it resonates with you and can uplift to your health and well-being.
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Foodie Friday
Healthy Recipe of the Week Quick to prep! For our busiest weeks, when we crave a healthful dish, but we are limited on time. Pan-Roasted Butternut Squash Ingredients 1 pound Butternut Squash (sliced) 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/4 cup Water 1 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar 1 tablespoon Whole-Grain Mustard 1/4 teaspoon Brown Sugar 1/4…
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Mindful Monday
How to use your body to soothe your mind. Calm Practice Focus Swinging This powerful practice allows your nervous system to process emotions and distress. You will learn to sit with tricky experiences and find your way back to a calm state. Here’s how: Begin by intentionally creating some discomfort in your body by coming…
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