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Here are some fast ways to attract others to you

Here is a list of 8 ways to better connect with others. Some of these are to put yourself in other people’s shoes; have empathy, listen to advice and learn from others, speak in the positive, look at both sides of the coin, and be understanding through active listening. In other words it’s not all about you. Value other people’s thoughts, feelings and opinions and share yours in a way that shows you are interested in how you might help the other person.

Read more at:

https://www.inc.com/marcel-schwantes/8-top-qualities-of-people-who-easily-influence-others.html?cid=email

Anxiety Confidence Exercise Self-improvement Stress Management Weight Management • • • • • • • By Sheryl 0 Comments

The Benefits of Tai Chi

Tai Chi is not only great exercise but it helps with balance, mental health, strength and breath. Research o fall prevention suggests the slow and meditative exercise of tai chi , with its disciplined focus on balance, may help lessen apprehension . Exercise is one of the best ways to prevent falls.

Read more about Tai Chi and how it helps people improve one’s balance as we age.

http://www.wsj.com/articles/how-tai-chi-can-help-conquer-fear-of-falling-as-we-age-1464023456

Anxiety Confidence Mental HealthTrauma Self-improvement Stress Stress Management • • • • By Sheryl 0 Comments

8 Tools to get control of your anxiety

Here are some great suggestions to better manage those anxious times in life.

You do not need to know the root cause of your anxiety while you are in the height of experiencing it.   Trying to ” figure it out”  actually increases your anxious feelings. Instead try to decrease your symptoms and try to figure it out later when you are calmer. These tips let your nervous system calm down and let you get in control of your life. For example: get into your body in this moment. Feel your feet on the floor. Shift the weight on your feet and notice the difference the sensation in each part of your foot;sole, top of foot, toes, heel…Then move your attention up to your ankles, your shins, your calves and continue to the top of your head. notice from the inside of your body.

Read more:  https://mindbodywise.com/blog/8-tools-to-get-control-of-your-anxiety/

 

Anxiety Confidence Depression Individual Treatment journaling Marriage counseling Mental HealthTrauma Newburyport counseling Self-improvement Stress Management Therapy Weight Management • • • • • • • By Sheryl 0 Comments

The Power of Handwriting by Robert Lee Hotz

I am big believer in writing in a journal. When you actually hand write out your thoughts and feelings your brain is better able to process what you are writing.

This article supports the power of hand writing. Students who take notes gy hand outperform students who type. http://www.wsj.com/articles/can-handwriting-make-you-smarter-1459784659

So grab a journal and do some writing about what is on your mind!

Anxiety Confidence Depression Individual Treatment Newburyport counseling Self-improvement Stress Management Therapy • • • • • By Sheryl 0 Comments

Beat Back the Self Doubt by Elizabeth Bernstein

Surprisingly simple steps to rewrite your negative thoughts in positive ones. Challenge your negative thought, practice new thoughts over and over, imagine you have a friend with the same negative thoughts and practice telling the its not true, exaggerate your negative thought to the point it is absurd ex: you’re the worst loser on the planet.

Read more at http://www.wsj.com/articles/steps-to-turn-off-the-nagging-self-doubt-in-your-head-1465838679

Research shows that breathing is so effective at reducing stress

Read about a breathing technique called SKY. It is a type of cyclical controlled breathing practice with roots in traditional …

How Being Bullied Affects Your Adulthood

Being bullied in school seems to have long term effects as teens become adults. being bullied can look similar to PTSD. Read …

American jobs are grueling, according to a newly published RAND survey.

For the first time in 2015, the nonprofit think tank asked its nationally representative survey panel about their attitudes …