Acts of kindness, no matter how big or small, can have a big impact. You can truly make a difference in someone’s day. Remember though, kindness starts within. Take the time to care for yourself. Do activities that bring you joy, practice self-care, and have self compassion. Be kind to yourself: Take deep breaths, Acknowledge [...]
Sometimes we need little reminders to allow ourselves to do things that make us feel a little better, and a little more peaceful. ❤️
Remember the hard times are temporary and you will get through them. Take what you need from the tips above to help you along. ❤️
Goals should be SMART! Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Time-Based Breaking up your goals into short and long-term allows you the opportunity to feel the benefits of achieving a goal as soon as a week from now! In order to stay motivated, make sure your goals align with your personal values!
Training your mind is a skill that you can build with practice, just like building muscle. Here is a simple breathing meditation that can help you manage invasive thoughts. Practicing now, before the crisis hits, can really help you move more easily through life. For more information about breathing meditation, visit here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PkrhH-bkpk”
Affirmations can be helpful in shifting our perspective to a place of optimism and gratitude. This self-talk is often well-intentioned but can sometimes put us too far on the ‘good vibes only’ side. When this happens, we can lose ourselves in pretending everything is fine to try and silence anything connected to negative emotions. We [...]
Healthy Communication Communication and Confrontation: Communicating about a difficult issue makes most people a little nervous. We often fear others’ responses during a difficult discussion, as well as our own. Emotions like fear, anger, and frustration can activate the stress reaction in each of us. The stress reaction inhibits our ability to choose how we [...]
Glitter jars can be a simple yet effective tool for helping individuals manage their emotions, practice mindfulness, and develop coping strategies in therapeutic settings. Instructions: Clean your jar Add glitter (you can use as much as you’d like) Add glue (start with a small amount & add more as needed) Add water (fill to the [...]
If you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious or feel like your thoughts are spiraling out of control it is helpful to slow things down and anchor yourself in the present moment. Here are some exercises you can do when dealing with anxiety.
