Category: Self Care

Stress Awareness Month: Tip #8

Self-care around technology is a formidable challenge in our digital age.  Studies show, however, that unplugging from news and social media can be beneficial to our psychological wellbeing.  Unplugging from technology is more than just turning off your phone although that in itself can play a part in helping get some “psychological distance” from what... Continue Reading →

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Stress Awareness Month: Tip #6

Human brains have evolved over time to be biased toward the negative.  This means we tend to pay more attention to negative stimuli because it is how our ancestors were able to protect themselves (i.e., fight, flight, or freeze response) from threats (i.e., predators).  This trait is still within us and manifests through tendencies like... Continue Reading →

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Stress Awareness Month: Tip #3

Diaphragmatic breathing (i.e., "belly breathing") is when you allow your abdomen to fully expand when you inhale. Inhale through your nose, hold your breath, and follow this with an extended exhale through your mouth (i.e., at least twice as long as the inhale). Repeat this for several minutes to engage your parasympathetic nervous system. This... Continue Reading →

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