Reducing anxiety doesn't always require elaborate rituals or time-consuming practices. By incorporating these five strategies into your routine, you can take immediate steps to find calm amid chaos. Whether it's through deep breathing, mindfulness, progressive muscle relaxation, challenging negative thoughts, or moving your body, these techniques offer powerful tools to help you navigate moments of anxiety and cultivate a sense of peace in your daily life. Remember, the key is to find what works best for you and make these practices a regular part of your self-care routine.

In the dynamic landscape of mental health and well-being, finding effective and efficient tools to alleviate anxiety is crucial. Enter Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) tapping, a powerful and rapidly growing approach that has gained popularity for its ability to provide quick relief from anxiety and stress. In this blog post, we will explore the reasons why I, as a therapist, choose EFT tapping to help clients reduce anxiety swiftly and facilitate their journey toward emotional well-being.

Yoga is an excellent way for women with breast cancer to reduce stress and anxiety.

10 Gratitude Affirmations that will supercharge your day.

I spend a lot of time thinking about gratitude.

It is so easy to feel grateful when life is going your way. But what about days when the dog throws up, your car is out of gas, and you spill your morning coffee on yourself?

The truth is, if we can practice gratitude daily ( I write a page in my journal each morning about what I am grateful for. YOU are always on the list ), we can booster ourselves up for days when things are tougher.

One of the best things about a vacation is that it gives you something to look forward to. If you're feeling anxious or stressed, planning a trip can give you something positive to focus on. Having something to look forward to can also help you get through tough times. Read ahead to learn the other 4 reasons.

Breathwork is a simple breathing exercise that can be done anywhere, anytime. All you need is a few minutes and a comfortable place to sit or lie down. Once you're settled, simply close your eyes and focus on your breath. Breathe in slowly through your nose, counting to four as you do so. Then, breathe out slowly through your mouth, counting to eight as you do so. Repeat this process for 10 minutes, or until you feel yourself starting to relax.

Not tapping with tap shoes but Tapping, like The Emotional Freedom Technique.

I started dabbling in tapping about 6 years ago.

I picked up the book The Tapping Solution at my local juice bar and was intrigued.

I read about all the benefits and then promptly suck the book in my library and never looked at it again until..

I was stuck at home during the pandemic with a breast cancer diagnosis.

My fitness studios were closed indefinitely.

Hospitals were not doing surgeries, including life-saving cancer surgeries.

I was panicked!

For many of us, Sunday scaries are an all-too-real phenomenon. The anxiety that comes from thinking about the week ahead can be overwhelming, and it can ruin our weekends. But there are some things we can do to decrease Sunday scaries. Here are four tips:

We all know that feeling of anxiety. That tightness in your chest, the racing heart, the feeling that something bad is about to happen. For some of us, anxiety is a constant companion. But what if we could simply ease our anxiety by practicing gratitude? Let's explore how gratitude can help relieve our anxiety and improve our overall wellbeing.

If you're looking for a way to reduce stress, and anxiety, and increase joy, the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is worth a try. Also known as "tapping," EFT is a simple yet effective method that can be done anywhere, anytime.