1. Everyone experiences stress. Stress is a natural part of life. Everyone experiences stress from time to time. Stress is defined as any event or thought, real or imagined, that makes you feel nervous, frustrated, or upset. Stress can happen too often and become chronic or episodic, which occurs occasionally or for a short time. While […]
Relaxation Techniques
And last but not least…
Self-soothing by movement. These are things that make us feel good in our body and can alter our emotional state. Whether we enjoy swimming or dancing, yoga/stretching, or just taking a nice walk, movement can be a way to self-soothe when times are stressful.
Do You Smell That?
There sure is a lot going on out there. Let’s continue self soothing techniques. Last time we talked about touch. This time let’s talk about scent. Our sense of smell can be of tremendous help when we want to relax. Our favorite candle, fresh coffee, the smell of freshly cleaned sheets, breakfast cooking, grass or […]
Self-soothing Through Touch
Let’s continue with self-soothing and the ways to do it. The last time we talked about self-soothing, we talked about taste. Touch is another way to self soothe. Notice how things feel. You can relax in the sun, do some stretching, have a massage, or go swimming. Enjoy a bath or wrap up in a […]
Make It Tasty
We can also self-soothe by taste, and it needn’t be anything more than a small treat. A small bit of something delicious can uplift your mood when dealing with a stressful moment.
Self Soothing and Hearing
Next in self-soothing with the senses is hearing. Some studies have shown that birdsong may help us feel safe. Your favorite music can promote relaxation. There are tons of options available for finding a mix of sounds that can help you self-soothe. Thanks to today’s technology, we can take soothing sounds with us nearly everywhere […]