by drsnipes | Dec 22, 2017 | Mindfulness, Uncategorized
Stuffing and compartmentalizing feelings instead of dealing with them leads to them rattling around in your head. (Imagine buying a bunch of soda at the market and not wanting to unload, it, so you leave it in the trunk and it just rolls around, making a racket each time you drive somewhere). Generally, the things we “stuff” fall into two categories, anxiety and anger. The first step is to know your monkey mind can be tamed. You can learn to control your racing thoughts and develop healthy habits for dealing with unpleasant emotions and events.
by drsnipes | Dec 22, 2017 | Cognitive Behavioral Interventions, Emotional Interventions, Uncategorized
Dialectics are opposing forces. You can find peace when, instead of fighting the way things are, you find balance in opposing forces. There are many examples of opposing forces that you encounter each day.
by drsnipes | Dec 14, 2017 | Goal Setting, Uncategorized
It can be difficult to balance all the competing priorities—work, family, exercise, other “adulting.” Here are a few tips to help you find more balance. 1. Create a calendar and block out the must-dos, 2. Combine, 3. Simplify, 4. Sharpen the saw…
by drsnipes | Dec 14, 2017 | Anger, Uncategorized
1. Thank it. Anger is your body’s way of saying that there MAY be a threat of some sort. Anger often protects you from fear (Fight or flee). 2. Make a choice about the best way to use your energy to get closer to your goals….
by drsnipes | Dec 14, 2017 | Anxiety, Uncategorized
Get enough sleep. Getting enough sleep is essential to helping your body rebalance the brain chemicals and hormones needed to feel happy and relaxed. Know your triggers and address the threat. Figure out why your body thinks it’s a threat and address that. Manage your time. Poor time management can lead a long hours at work and poor sleep, or just an increase in stress and anxiety because you get too much to do.
Examine the evidence…
