When you’re not present and grounded, accidents seem more likely to occur. Next time you find yourself triggered by a mishap, use these steps to reset.
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While science has proven the powerful benefits of a mindfulness practice, newer research indicates it may not be right for everyone.
Read More...When the News Overwhelms
Research shows that, over time, “doomscrolling” news cycles about the traumas of others actually robs us of meaningful social interactions and may interfere with sleep, work or hobbies, which in turn increases our anxiety.
Read More...The Lies Our Emotions Tell Us
It’s not usually difficult to recognize when we are upset. But sometimes knowing WHY we’re upset (much less the emotion we think we’re experiencing) can prove to be a far more difficult task. This is because our emotions can be a bit like a tumbleweed—a tangled mess of all sorts of reactions, as well as the ongoing worry and stress—that has grown together and broken free to blow across our inner landscape.
Read More...When You Don’t Feel Heard, Conflict Resolution Might Be the Answer
As a woman, you have likely experienced plenty of situations in which you did not feel heard, especially in male-dominated group settings. Women are often perceived as bossy, overbearing or even rude when we speak as much as men, so we often try not to take up too much verbal space or risk making a bad impression.We’re also more likely to stop talking when interrupted. I don’t have any easy solutions for the broad societal issues at play here, but I can offer some helpful perspective.
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