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Mindful Monday
How to use your body to soothe your mind. Calm Practice Body Scan Body scans can build awareness and connection with our body. Here’s how! Sit in a comfortable chair, a cushion on the floor, or lie down on a comfy rug or yoga mat. Take a few deep breaths and notice the feeling of…
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Mindful Monday
How to use your body to soothe your mind. Calm Practice Postural Shifts The state of our nervous system can affect our posture. When we are in a sympathetic nervous system state (anxious or angry) we may feel tense and on-guard. When we are in our dorsal vagal state (feeling low or stuck) we may collapse…
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Mindful Monday
How to use your body to soothe your mind. Calm Practice Mindful Cup of Tea A lovely little mindful moment we can weave into our every day lives. Here’s how! Sit in a comfy and cozy chair with a cuppa*. Witness your body: the feeling of your back against your seat; your feet gently resting…
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Welcome April
This month, focus on inviting people into your life and nurturing social connections.
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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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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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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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