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Tag: Stress Management

  • 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…

  • Mindful Monday

    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…

  • 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…

  • Mindful Monday

    Focus on the Problem Identify a problem or situation that is causing you stress. Brainstorm five (5) ideas that could either solve the problem or remove you from the situation. Turn your best idea into a solution by planning actionable steps. Take the first (small) step today. Set a deadline to complete the rest of…

  • Welcome February

    This month, focus on communicating mindfully.

  • Mindful Monday

    Body Scan Close your eyes, slow your breath. Greet each part of your body like a long-lost friend. Start from the bottom of your feet and continue up to the top of your head. What part(s) of your body feel tense? Focus on this area(s), breathing in deep inhales and bringing loving kindness.

  • Motivation Monday

  • Welcome May

    A small but powerful token of happiness to bring positivity, meaning, and hope to your day, every day. Sync this calendar with your iCal to access directly from your device.

  • Mindful Monday

    Five Finger Breathing is a helpful practice to connect with the body and breath, and help step out of states of stress and overwhelm. It is often taught to children, but many adults find this mindful practice beneficial as well. Stressed during your next staff meeting? Try practicing 5 Finger Breathing with your hands resting on your lap under the…

  • Meditation Monday