↓ Studies show that picking a time and a place to fret reduces anxiety. Try this postponement exercise to manage your worry time. Are you a worrier? Worry is intimately linked with experiences of anxiety, poor sleep, and even with physical health problems—and it’s not hard to see why. When...
Read MoreThe sound energy of white noise is the same across the entire spectrum. Learn how this handy shock-absorber can relieve anxiety and improve sleep. Over the course of the pandemic, many of us have embraced the bounties of more peace and quiet, and we would happily...
Read MoreIn scents, oils, and creams it’s a resounding “yes!” for lavender as a safe and effective anxiety reliever. Interest in its benefits as an oral supplement is also growing fast. Although we cannot run from anxiety or eliminate it completely, there are small ways we can create more...
Read MoreUnderstanding the link between sedentary behavior and anxiety can help us come up with strategies for lifestyle changes. James Brown was on to something when he told us to “Get on up!” We’ve known that sedentary behavior is linked to health problems like obesity, diabetes, heart...
Read More↓ “Positivity becomes toxic when an overfocus on rainbows and flowers leads to bypassing necessary emotions and experiences. Difficult emotions are there for a reason.” There's one cure for toxic positivity ...
Read More↓ Do you have daily anxiety? Welcome to being human. “...
Read More↓ ↓ Whether it be the result of a big presentation, an important exam, or even a small task, anxiety comes in all shapes and sizes. It may feel overpowering at times, but you can conquer it. You have a big presentation. You’re taking an important exam for your license....
Read More↓ Calming essential oils for anxiety can soothe racing thoughts, overall stress, tight muscles, and panic attacks. Stress and anxiety are part of life—and some years, we really get a doozy of a dose. Fortunately, there’s a powerful, natural tool that can help us cope with all...
Read MoreHaving a hard time meditating because of anxious thoughts? Try saying your worries out loud. Q: I’m 54 and I’ve struggled with anxiety most of my life. I’ve tried meditating but I have trouble getting past all my anxious thoughts. My mind is such a noisy tangle!...
Read MoreLike serotonin for your soul, ginger root during the pandemic can be a balm for anxiety—among its many other benefits. Mary Novaria spins a yarn about how the superfood brought her relief. Before the first COVID-19 death in the United States, and before I learned of my neighbors’...
Read More↓ “How can you help yourself feel a sense of calm, reassurance, and peace? The answer is at your feet. Literally.” Have you been feeling a little uncertain lately? Perhaps you are nervous about where the world is heading and whether coronavirus will ever go away. You are...
Read More🔻 It’s a pandemic and you’re a stress ball. Here are 5 ways to catch your breath and calm down. Experiencing stress, fear, and anxiety are part of being human. These emotions are reactions from the body and spirit to outside stimuli, and, despite their negative connotation,...
Read More♠ Mindful's Content Director Anne Alexander talks with neuroscientist, psychiatrist, and mindfulness expert Dr. Judson Brewer. ↓ The old proverb about living in “interesting times” needs an update. These days, we are living in “anxious” times. Nonstop news about a deadly virus spreading across the country, impending weeks...
Read More↓ On December 20, 2018, the president signed into law the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018.[1] More commonly known as the Farm Bill of 2018, this act addresses a number of issues that pertain to our nation’s farmers, such as wetland conservation, environmental quality incentives, and...
Read More↓ These tools will help you keep your cool through the chaos of the holidays. The holidays can be exciting times, full of celebration, love, and joy. But they can also bring stress and anxiety to the surface—even if you love spending time with your family, the holidays...
Read MoreTwo ways to access calm strength within ourselves. Recently, on a very good day, I was talking to a friend about the experience of feeling fantastically alive and also having a deep sense of calm. My well of patience felt bottomless and I was able to...
Read MoreAnxious? Approaching the problem with self-compassion and mindfulness may help. This article is intended for information purposes only and is not intended as a guide for any reader’s specific mental health situation. If you are struggling with mental or emotional symptoms, see your physician for a...
Read MoreHow can CBD help you with anxiety and is it safe? Anxiety disorders, a group of mental-health issues, affects about 18 percent of the adult American population, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. The organization reports that these disorders, which can include general...
Read MoreHow can CBD help you with anxiety and is it safe? Anxiety disorders, a group of mental-health issues, affects about 18 percent of the adult American population, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. The organization reports that these disorders, which can include general...
Read More↓ Our ability to stay with one topic is constantly in jeopardy, sometimes due to factors that we can control and sometimes to those we cannot. ↓ Anyone who has sat to meditate is aware of how the mind likes to bounce around. It’s similar to having a...
Read More↓ Two ways to access calm strength within ourselves. Recently, on a very good day, I was talking to a friend about the experience of feeling fantastically alive and also having a deep sense of calm. My well of patience felt bottomless and I was able to...
Read MoreReasonable levels of anxiety boost the memory, a new study shows. ↓ We usually associate anxiety with bad things, like headaches, decreased libido, upset stomachs and irritability. It’s true; high levels of anxiety and/or chronic anxiety can wreak havoc on our hormones and brain, leading to undesirable...
Read More↓ Stress can alter the digestive system, not just the mind and spirit. ↓ We know that fries, chips, burgers, and soda are junk food, to be eaten sparingly. And we know that stress is harmful to our bodies. A new study shows that stress can literally alter...
Read More♥ Essential oils have been around for centuries, dating back as far as Biblical days when Jesus was anointed with frankincense and myrrh upon his birth. They’ve been utilized since ancient times in various cultures, including China, Egypt, India and Southern Europe. Some essential oils have even been applied to...
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