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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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I had a couple of therapy sessions last week with clients who were having very stressful weeks and asking for tools to work with anxiety between sessions. This gave me the opportunity to think about some of my favorite “anxiety busting” tools, and here is my opportunity for me to share them with you. Diffusion It’s easy to get caught up in scary thoughts about the future. …
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