Meditation Expert Light Watkins demonstrates how meditation reduces stress levels in the body using a Rubik's Cube.
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When faced with loss or trauma, the grief can oftentimes feel overwhelming. It can feel difficult, if not impossible, to focus your attention elsewhere. And yet, during hard times is the perfect time to look inwards for support and practice self-care.
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The pandemic has stripped our emotional reserves even further, laying bare our unique physical, social, and emotional vulnerabilities.
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One of the most in-depth meditation studies to date shows that different practices have different benefits.
Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, one of the world’s foremost experts on trauma, has spent over three decades working with survivors.
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Our heart deserves better than to be loaded down with never-ending stress. A certain level of stress can be beneficial and may lead to actual problem solving. However, a lot of our stress is unnecessary and even harmful.
If your business plan doesn’t include dealing with stress, you must not realize what you’re getting yourself into.
If you’ve been told you worry too much or that you’re a bit of an “overthinker,” this episode is for you. I share a trick that can help you stop worrying so much. It has changed the lives of many of my therapy clients over the years.
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Lisa Sharkey is a senior vice president and director of creative development for HarperCollins Publishers, one of the biggest publishing houses in the world. Amy interviews Lisa about how to stay mentally strong when you're in a high-pressure situation.
In today’s episode, I share the exercise and explain the science behind why it’s so effective. It takes less than 60 seconds and it can send signals to your brain that it’s okay to calm down.
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On today’s Friday Fix, I share a quick science-backed strategy that can help you unleash your inner superhero. The truth is, you have inner strength that you draw upon and knowing how to dig deep when you need it the most can help you get through life’s toughest challenges.