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10 Powerful Breathwork Exercises for Instant Calm and Focus

Lightwork

The beauty of breathing techniques lies in their simplicity and immediate impact on your nervous system. When you’re caught in a spiral of anxiety or stress, conscious breathing acts as an anchor, bringing you back to the present moment. Ready to explore how breathwork can support your mental health journey?

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The 6 Steps to Catalyze CBT and DBT With Young Patients

Psychiatric Times

For example, teaching deep breathing techniques using bubbles for one youth and an imaginary saxophone solo for another, or a favorite YouTube video of a hockey player in the penalty box resting to rejoin the fray reflect flexibility. 9 However, supervisory experiences teach us that many clinicians neglect this pivotal step.

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The Summertime Blues: Reverse Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Clear Behavioral Health

Winter-onset SAD is generally more common, due to shorter days and gloomier weather, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be present in summer. Practice Mindfulness— Work on breathing techniques, journaling, coloring, painting, and stretching to help calm your nervous system. If summer feels heavy, you’re not alone.

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The Summertime Blues: Reverse Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Clear Behavioral Health

Winter-onset SAD is generally more common, due to shorter days and gloomier weather, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be present in summer. Practice Mindfulness— Work on breathing techniques, journaling, coloring, painting, and stretching to help calm your nervous system. If summer feels heavy, you’re not alone.

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8 Ways to Stay Calm Under Pressure: Athlete Edition

Zencare

Real-World Example: LeBron James uses deep breathing before free throws to stay calm and focused under pressure. Takeaway: Next time youre in a stressful situation, take a few deep breaths its one of the best ways to stay calm. Real-World Example: Tennis champion Naomi Osaka uses mindfulness to maintain composure during tense matches.

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10 Signs of High-Functioning Anxiety in Women You Shouldn’t Ignore

Lightwork

Understanding High-Functioning Anxiety in Women High-functioning anxiety presents a unique paradox in women’s mental health. It’s characterized by the ability to maintain successful careers, relationships, and daily responsibilities while battling intense internal struggles.

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The Roots of Anxiety: Inner Child vs. Conscious Self

The Anxiety Guy

Are your anxious thoughts and feelings stemming from past conditioning or from your present-day awareness? The Conscious Mind Your conscious mind is where you stay present and aware. Identifying Your Reactions To heal anxiety, ask yourself: Is this anxiety coming from past fears or the present?