Self Care
When times are hard, pay special attention to your body. Take care of it; relax it; be good to it. Knowing how to self-soothe, how to relax and unwind can help you regain your inner balance and a more positive outlook on life.
Calming Down
Shallow breathing is an automatic physical response to anxiety and also increases anxiety. When you are feeling uptight or anxious, you can consciously counteract it by slowing and deepening your breath. Inhale slowly counting to five. Exhale slowly counting to five. Calming your breath and allowing pauses between your inhalation and exhalation will have a…
Taking A Healthy Pause
Before building into an argument, or going on auto pilot when issues arise, it is wise to take a pause. Here’s how to take a PAUSE IN A HEALTHY WAY: “You gave me a lot to think about and look at. Can we talk later after I let it all settle in?” It’s important to…
One thing we are in control of in our lives is where we choose to focus our attention.
Life may throw us for a loop sometimes but it is always within our power, to choose how we respond and where we put our focus. Changing your focal point, even for a few minutes can help you calm and get centered. Here’s a simple centering exercise: Allow one of your senses (sight, sound, smell,…
The Art of Melting
If you find yourself stuck and frozen in your position… do this instead: Take 3 deep, cleansing breaths. Stand up and move TOWARDS your partner. Make eye contact and look into the pupil of his/her eyes. Say: “I’m here for you.”