Calm Racing Thoughts

Posted on October 2, 2022 by msw blog

Before you walk, pause and take a few deep breaths. Remind yourself of your intentions. What do you want to gain from this experience? Once outside try to tap into your senses. Notice the temperature of the air, the scent of the season. Look at the landscape. Listen to the sounds from animals, cars, other people. When you feel your mind start to wander, focus in on your breathe. Try to sync your breathing with your steps; feel the pattern of your feet hitting the ground as you inhale and then exhale – Dora Kamau

Wood walking path in a forest by Adam Nixon for Stocksy United

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Change of Pace

Posted on October 2, 2022 by msw blog

Walking may be the most underrated form of exercise. Turns out putting one foot in front of the other carries some serious benefits. And when you want to push yourself, you can get your heart rate up by climbing hills or following an interval regimen.

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Wellness

Posted on October 1, 2022 by msw blog

Let’s talk wellness! Do you like to work out? Love it! I do the Peloton – I’m obsessed. I think that’s another misconception, that if you’re bigger you don’t like working out. I work out for my mental health -It’s where I get my me time. I think we need to see more representation within the fitness world- from the trainers down to the front desk team. How else do you take care of yourself? The biggest thing is making sure my mental health is on track. For me, that means therapy, taking care of myself, meditating- but mainly therapy. – Hunter McGrady

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Whining

Posted on October 1, 2022 by msw blog

Is there an effective way to respond to whining?

6 Parent-Proven Secrets to Stop the Whining | ParentMap

When my daughter used to whine, I would say, “Oh gosh, it sounds like maybe you want something, but it hurts my ears when you talk in that voice! Could you try again?” This relies on a disciplinary technique called induction, which involves directly linking kids’ challenge behavior with the effect that behavior has on others. When kids understand why a behavior is disliked and how it harms others, they are more likely to stop doing it – and they develop stronger perspective- taking skills, which help them become more compassionate and generous in general.

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A Pal

Posted on September 30, 2022 by msw blog

“Good luck with everything, pal.” That was the final text from the man I thought would be my final love. Five words bent into a flint dagger. My eyes welled and my lips blubbered; sweat soaked through my shirt. Opened and emptied, I stumbled downstairs, knocked on my roommate Adhitya’s door and asked for an invitation to his bed, where he held me as I choked back heartache. He did not disparage my ex or remind me of my worth. He only cuddled me until my heaving gave and kissed my cheek before I returned upstairs. A pal. — Skyler Gordon

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