by Carol Holguin | Jun 26, 2020 | body to soul, resilience, Self-care, stress response
Stress First Aid Stress first aid is a quick way of getting out of the story of stress and into the right now. Because anxiety that is triggered is from past experience, getting back to the present is key to feeling safe in your body, and mind. Practicing these tools...
by Carol Holguin | Jun 21, 2020 | body to soul, resilience, Self-care
My Dad was a big man, with a big voice that could quiet a room. My Mom called it “holding court”, and that’s what it felt like when you were audience to one of his monologues. He would get fired up about some political or current event and there was no doubt how he...
by Carol Holguin | Jun 19, 2020 | Self-care, stress response
Learning Your Boundaries Healthy boundaries are nothing more, or less, than knowing what is you/yours and what is not. Boundaries are another skill that most of us are not taught. Once you trust this learned skill, you may recognize shifts in energy, find yourself...
by Carol Holguin | Jun 12, 2020 | Self-care, stress response
Dropping Down Into Your Body Last week we worked with your breath to connect with your body. This week we deepen the process, connecting breath with intention. Finding your feet, your foundation, when your head is going off can prove difficult. The stress response...
by Carol Holguin | Jun 5, 2020 | Self-care, stress response
How to Build Stress Resilience in 15 Minutes a Day PLUS Quick Stress First Aid Tips (Part 1 of a 5-part Series) The world feels volatile right now. The U.S. is in the midst of both a health and racial crisis. The pandemic, the economy, and the most recent...
by Carol Holguin | Mar 31, 2020 | Self-care, stress response
1. Acknowledge the stress and anxiety you are feeling. Trying to ignore anxiety is like trying to pretend your hair’s not on fire. As it escalates, it becomes harder to put out. Say it out loud. Tell a friend or family member. Write it in your journal. There’s...
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