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Category: Kindness

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  • Mindful Monday

    How to use your body to soothe your mind. Calm Practice Psychological Sigh Have you ever noticed the double inhale followed by the long sighing exhale that happens after an emotional release such as, a big cry? This instinctual recalibrating breath is called a physiological sigh. It is a rapid way to calm anxiety and…

  • Mindful Monday

    How to use your body to soothe your mind. Calm Practice Ground in Nature Nature soothes and heals. A quick change in environment can help manage overwhelming emotions. Pause what you are doing and step outside. You could take a nature walk, light hike, visit a local park or stroll around the block. It might…

  • Mindful Monday

    How to use your body to soothe your mind. Calm Practice Connect A safe and warm connection with someone you trust provides co-regulation; you can ‘borrow’ their calm. When you are stuck in a rut and feeling down or blue you might notice that you withdraw from others. You may find that you isolate yourself…

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  • Mindful Monday

    How to use your body to soothe your mind. Calm Practice Aroma Bombs Shake a couple of essential oil drops into the palm of your hands. Cup your hands together, making a little space between your thumbs for your nose. Take a lovely deep inhale of the aroma bomb. Try: Peppermint for when you are…

  • Mindful Monday

    How to use your body to soothe your mind. Calm Practice Low Stimulation Sensory Shower 🚿 We can often rush through our showers, with our minds on many other things. This low-stimulation shower invites us to linger with our senses, melting tension away and restoring calm. Pick and choose from the following ideas: Turn the…

  • Mindful Monday

    How to use your body to soothe your mind. Calm Practice Hip Rocks Hip rocks are an effective way to release both tricky, stuck emotions and your lower back. Here’s how! Lie on a floor mat or comfy rug on your belly (prone position).  Rest your forehead on your hands (like creating a pillow for…

  • Mindful Monday

    How to use your body to soothe your mind. Calm Practice Candle Intentions Time to explore a delicious candle-lighting ritual; a safe place to set intentions, practice mindfulness and just be. Here’s how! Find a cozy nook to set up one or more candles. Make it as indulgent and lush as you’d like; some suggestions,…