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Tag Archives: mental health
To Deal With Emotional Triggers On Your Own, Try The Five Whys
A DIY strategy for emotional excavation to support mental health and gain insight that you can use by yourself
The Emotional Hazards of Friction-Free Fantasies
The world on our screens is one of heightened intensity and low friction. But what happens to mental health when we subconsciously let social media set the standard for how real life should feel?
Even The Ocean Has Limits
‘Tis the season to take on too much. Restraint is an alternative approach.Â
On Creating A Clearing
The contexts in which we find ourselves have a profound impact on our emotions. How can we harness this insight for improved well-being?
I Signed Up For A Race And All I Got Was This Lousy Mood Boost
Why signing up for a canceled race is one of the best things I’ve done for my mental health.Â
From Self-Judgement to Self-Compassion
Mindfulness is great. Mostly. But being aware of your thoughts can be downright painful, especially when they’re full of self-judgement. Self-compassion can help.
The Power of Place for Emotional Regulation
How I’m using place as a way to regulate my nervous system. Plus book recommendations, including two novels with a strong sense of place and poems that will make you feel calm and connected.
It’s Not Extra, It’s Essential
Why you should always remember the brine (and just what I mean by that), advice for how to cope when you’re therapist is away, and three great books right now.
Happiness Is An Inside Job — And An Outside One Â
What I learned from my new Google knowledge panel (It’s not what you think). Plus three great books to read right now — including one of the best ones I’ve read all year.