Category: Coping Toolbox
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1 Powerful Daily Journal Prompt for Self-Reflection
Daily journaling is effective for personal self-growth and development. Get more out of your journaling by trying out this one powerful journal prompt for self-reflection that you can use daily.
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Healthy Coping for Holiday Stress
The holiday season can be stressful and can be triggering. Learn some healthy coping strategies to cope with the Holidays.
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How to cope with life transitions
It seems like for many of us this year, we’ve gone through some major transitions in our life. For some it’s moving to a new city or state, or starting a new position, and for others it might be a change in a relationship or the loss of one. A life transition can be something…
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How to use Self-Compassion to Quiet your Inner Critic
You know that saying that goes, “You are your own worst critic”? Begin to build a new habitof self-compassion by trying out a couple of these self-compassion practices
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3 Simple Ways to Access Inner Calm & Resilience
Here are 3 simple ways to help you navigate daily stressors or life challenges and tap into the deep reservoir of calmness and resilience for yourself and those around you.
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How to quick-start your mindfulness practice today
It might seem intimidating to get started with a mindfulness practice. Just know that’s why it is called a ‘practice’. Just like how many of us grew up not knowing how to surf or ride a bike and had to practice, mindfulness is also a practice. It is a skill that can be learned and…
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20 Mantras to use when Anxiety shows up
Your mind is going 100 mph. Your heart is racing and your muscles get tense. You feel a knot in your stomach or in your throat. Your thoughts begin to spiral and suddenly you feel so overwhelmed and out of control. Anxiety can feel like it takes complete control over us and there’s nothing we…
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3 Tips to use in an Anxiety Spiral
Have you ever felt like you have a million thoughts racing in your mind? And it seems you can’t control it? Have you felt completely overwhelmed, panicked, unbalanced and can’t seem to “get a handle” on your thoughts? You might find yourself thinking about something very distressing. You might worry about something unpleasant over and…
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Try This: Lion’s Breath
Breathwork can help ease anxiety or nervousness, improve focus and attention, and can help regulate the nervous system. Lion’s breath, is one of my favorite breathwork techniques because it feels so powerful and leaves me feeling energized and empowered. It also helps to stretch the muscles in your face, neck, and throat in order to…
Michelle Zaragoza, LCSW 