Picture of Joy
by Claire Powell
January 19, 2021
A really fun and uplifting thing to do is to find a friend (or friends!) with whom you agree to share photos of things that bring you joy.
Worst Outcome Best Outcome
by Claire Powell
January 18, 2021
Knowing that we can deal with the worst, and what the best upside might be, can make the path forward feel more hopeful and easier to tread.Â
Stop Comparing
by Claire Powell
January 17, 2021
...  compare yourself only to who you were a year ago.
Laugh Often
by Claire Powell
January 16, 2021
...a good laugh on a regular basis also has emotional benefits, relieving stress, connecting us with others, and putting things in perspective.Â
Gratitude
by Claire Powell
January 15, 2021
Writing a gratitude journal is one of the most commonly prescribed activities for mental well-being, and certainly has some pretty compelling evidence for the mood-boosting effects it delivers.
Go Into Nature
by Claire Powell
January 14, 2021
Being close to nature is spiritually uplifting.
Embrace Being a Beginner
by Claire Powell
January 13, 2021
"I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it." Pablo Picasso
Face Massage
by Claire Powell
January 12, 2021
Gently massaging the face encourages circulation of both blood the the lymph system and so gives a boost to this nourishing and cleansing process.
Meditate
by Claire Powell
January 11, 2021
The physiological and psychological benefits of taking ten minutes a day just to be quiet, be away from social media or other distractions , to just be, are definitely worth a go.
Loud Music
by Claire Powell
January 10, 2021
Listen to some music you love and that makes you feel happy.Â
What's The Story?
by Claire Powell
January 9, 2021
Talk to yourself as a friend, and when you find yourself telling stories in your mind about a situation, ask what might be a different story?
Deep Breaths
by Claire Powell
January 8, 2021
Research has shown that deep breathing techniques help to slow heart rate, lower blood pressure, calm the "fight or flight" response, and increase alertness.Â
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