As I mentioned before, deep muscle relaxation is SO important to calm the body and mind. According to Dr. Fritz Hershey, a doctor of psychology in Redondo Beach, CA, “Relaxed low-arousal idling states set our brain and body physiology to their healthiest and HAPPIEST patterns.” Deep breathing exercises, done simultaneously…
Read MoreJigsaw Puzzle Therapy is Great for Anxiety
I’ve been feeling a little keyed up lately due to a death in my husband’s family, so I’ve started another jigsaw puzzle. Jigsaw puzzles are so relaxing, and they never fail to calm my nerves and put my mind in a better place. They force me to concentrate all…
Read MoreAnxiety Tool Spotlight – Candle Meditation
Ever find yourself in search of a simple way to stop racing thoughts, calm your mind, or look for a distraction from worry? Let me share something that works for me: Grab a candle, or more than one if you desire, go into a dark room, light it and…
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