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Get Grounded

Heart Hold: This technique, from the Japanese healing modality Jin Shin Jyutsu, has an immediate calming effect on the nervous system: Place your right hand on your belly, left hand on your heart. Inhale deeply, exhale completely. Notice peace set … Continue reading

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The Humming Breathe

When there’s an anxiety producing event looming -an important-an important presentation, dentist surgery, a first date – you can stat to calm your nerves the day before with this exercise…close your eyes and gently bring your lips together. Inhale though … Continue reading

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Open Your Eyes

Good morning. How are we feeling? Take a deep breath. Close your eyes. Exhale. Go slow. That was a lot that we all went through. But now it’s time to look ahead. It’s okay to open your eyes. It’s okay … Continue reading

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W.A.I.T.

WATCH Take a moment to be present and observe what is happening right now. What do you see, smell, and hear? What is actually happening in the present moment? Imagine you are simply a camera, taking in everything in your … Continue reading

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Ahh

When you notice you’re being hard on yourself, try this to replace negative self-talk with kindness. Gently place your hand on your heart and pause for a few breaths. Let your inhales and exhales be natural and relaxed as you … Continue reading

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