Mindful Practices to Try
Morning Practice
(30 minutes)
Join me for a wake-up practice of yoga, writing, and meditation. This is my favorite way to get grounded and focused for the day. Grab your tea or coffee and enjoy!
EFT Tapping Technique
(10 minutes)
EFT (or tapping) is an evidence-based practice that uses gentle pressure on the body's meridian points - which are energy hot spots according to Chinese medicine.
Equal Ratio Breathing
(1 minute)
This breathing technique is super simple and can be used anywhere, anytime, for just a few moments. It helps me feel more present, connected and grounded.
Three Part Breath: Dirga Pranayama
(6 minutes)
This is great first thing in the morning to wake up the lungs and settle the mind for the day ahead, or really anytime you need to catch your breath and find the present moment.
The L & OK Thing
(3 minutes)
I don’t know what this mindfulness technique is called. It is one of my favorite mindfulness tricks. But...it's tricky, so stick with me.
Extended exhale: calming breath
(3 minutes)
I love extended exhale breathing for calming the mind and body. I use it as part of my daily meditation practice, and whenever I'm feeling anxious.
No is a complete sentence
(3 minutes)
You don't need to justify your boundaries.
It's one of the perks of adulthood.
Let’s panic together!
(8 minutes)
This is step-by-step what I've been doing for years to help myself through my panic attacks.
Writing Prompts for Resilience
What are the ways that you’ve picked up the broken pieces in the past? How have those experiences made you stronger?
Writing Prompts for Perfectionism
Are there areas in which you demand perfection from yourself? What about others? Do those line-up?
Writing Prompts to Inspire Curiosity
What makes you feel like you are in your flow state? Like you are contributing something meaningful to the world?
Writing Prompts to Get Unstuck
What are the patterns of behavior that are no longer serving you? Which mental habits are detrimental?
A breathing practice to calm the mind: Nadi Shodhana
(5 minutes)
Alternate Nostril Breathing is a great way to deepen the breath, calm the mind, and reduce anxiety.
Writing Prompts to Feel Comforted
Make a list of the things that help you feel comforted. What helps you feel safe?
Got anxiety? Try this
(4 minutes)
Square Breathing: This is one of my favorite breathing techniques when I feel anxiety coming on.
Writing Prompts to Deal with Rejection
If there was a rejection that had lasting consequences, can you look back at that experience with compassion?
Anxiety management for anyone, anytime
(4 minutes)
Using this mindfulness tool for just a few moments has been incredibly helpful for managing my anxiety and panic.