Are you feeling stressed? It’s normal to feel stress or anxiety occasionally, particularly during circumstances like exams, interviews, and other short-term situations. However, when emotional reactions are intense and occur frequently or become chronic, it can interfere with daily activities such as work, school, and…
Mindfulness is a mental state or practice of bringing one’s attention to the present moment with an open and non-judgmental attitude. It involves being fully aware of what is happening both internally (within oneself) and externally (in the surrounding environment) without getting caught up in…
Unfortunately, too many people who suffer from anxiety, are put on prescription medications that aren’t doing anything to help them manage their anxiety and might even be causing them more harm. Fortunately, there are several ways that you can control your anxiety without resorting to…
Anxiety is a normal part of life. It can even be useful in certain situations. However, anxiety is a prevalent problem for many people. According to the National Institutes of Health, about 40 million adult Americans suffer from an anxiety disorder in a given year.…
Stress can be a difficult thing to pin down because it is a very individual thing. Whether stress is real or imagined – our brains take over and respond. Stress can come in many forms; work demands, relationship/family problems, financial concerns, health concerns, etc. The…
As little as 90 seconds of diaphragmatic breathing will “reset” your body; similar to “rebooting” your computer. Did you know that lungs are not actually muscles? Without help, they cannot move air in and out of the body. The muscle naturally intended for expanding the…