We all know that social media has been proven to contribute to poor mental health. I won’t list the majority of ailments that it reportedly brings about or worsens. Suffice it to say, it’s not good. To that end I limit my time with it, mainly Instagram. today I talk about a way that it adds to your level of uneasiness that might not be that apparent. But I also have a way to make things better.
Read MoreWhen a day gets disrupted or we lose our sense of calm, it can be tempting to write the whole thing off and promise ourselves we’ll start fresh tomorrow. But beginning again doesn’t require a clean slate. In today’s episode of Calmer in 5, I talk about how one conscious breath and one intentional choice can change what happens next. You don’t have to erase the day or start it over—you can simply continue from this moment in a calmer, more deliberate way.
Read MoreYour peace belongs to you. While you may not be able to control the noise, behavior, or circumstances around you, you can choose how much authority you give them over your inner world. Owning your calm doesn’t mean ignoring frustration or pretending that everything is pleasant; it means recognizing that no person or situation can take your peace unless you surrender it. In today’s episode, I talk about remaining grounded, responding rather than reacting, and remembering that your calm is always yours to reclaim.
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