This DBT Skill encourages using the five senses to self-soothe during stressful moments. By engaging with vision, hearing, smell, taste, and touch, individuals can foster mindfulness, grounding, and emotional resilience. Reflecting on personal preferences can enhance the application of these soothing techniques.
'Tis the season to be inundated with unsolicited text messages urging you to select their candidate of choice. Campaign ads lack decorum and seem to focus more on insulting the opponent than inspiring the public. Taking good care of yourself is always important; and it is especially necessary during a stressful election season as we find ourselves in now. The following 9 Essential Self-Care Tips will help you stay grounded during this time and beyond.
My life was so busy, that I was forgetting to breathe. I was doing more of a low-grade hyperventilation as my stress and anxiety were propelling my legs and flailing my arms in whatever direction it seemed would alleviate the moment’s tension. That’s not living. Unless you’re a chicken with her head cut off. And… Continue reading Don’t Tell Me to BREATHE
I’ve come to the conclusion that it is better to do something, anything – take some action, any action, rather than do nothing at all for too long. Yes, there are times when we need to listen to that inner voice and simply be still. But if we’re still all the time then we won’t… Continue reading Off The Mat Into The Fiery World
Wouldn’t we like to be at a place in our development where no matter what happens around us we are able to maintain a state of peace and balance? This is a possibility for us, through knowing who we are, what we are capable of and devoting ourselves to a daily practice of prayer and… Continue reading Important Components to Discovering Our Purpose and Self
Waiting for someone else to make you happy is like waiting for someone to feed you. As an adult, there are just some things we have to take responsibility for ourselves. It’s challenging enough keeping ourselves happy, it’s pretty selfish to put the burden on another to do it for us. It is empowering to take the burden off of others to make you happy, as you realize that you hold the keys to your own happiness.
be your Self: Peace. know your Self: Love. experience your Self: Happiness. fulfill your Self: Joy.
Inner Renovations Toolbox 