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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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How To Have A Stress-Free Holiday Season
What gift to I get for this person? Do I need to get a gift for that person? Which recipe should I prepare for tomorrow night’s party? Will the entire family get along and bring a peaceful holiday dinner? While the holiday season is a good time to visit with friends and family, help the less fortunate,…
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Relaxation
“Give it all you’ve got” and “going-all-out” are couple of sayings many of us tell ourselves from time to time. We think that these attitudes are encouragement and as we strive to perform our best, we will be rewarded. But, in actuality, these thoughts create tension, anxiety, and stress that will hinder performance. Aikido, an ancient Japanese art, implies…