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We mistakenly tend to believe that life circumstances outside of our control play the biggest role in how happy we are, but research says that (after basic needs are met, and if we’re not suffering from extreme adversity) circumstances actually plays the smallest role in our overall happiness. If we’re wanting to boost our happiness, working with our thoughts, attitudes and …
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Our bodies aren't designed to feel stressed and anxious all the time. Chronic stress can affect your heart, muscles, nervous system, digestion, and sexual functioning. It's important to learn healthy ways to cope with stress and anxiety when we can't calm down. In addition to the mindful awareness exercises I outlined in a previous blog, the following relaxation exercises can …
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Relax Into the New Year Emotions, even difficult ones like anxiety, are an essential part of life. They are there to help us respond to what is happening in the world and to the people around us. They evolved to protect us, keep us safe, and keep us connected to other human beings. But because the world we live in today is very different from the world our brains evolved to …
