Category: Anxiety & Stress
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Filtering: Why We Focus on the Negative
Uncover why we focus on negative thoughts and its impact on our mind and body. Learn to break the cycle of negative thinking.
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Eliminate the Word Worry from your Vocabulary
Worry never changes a situation — it only steals our peace and energy. In this post, Dr. Christine Dickson reflects on insights from Joyce Meyer’s book Change Your Words, Change Your Life to show why eliminating the word “worry” from your vocabulary and replacing it with empowering statements can create more confidence, joy, and resilience.
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Physical Therapy Exercises for Stress & Anxiety
Stress and anxiety often show up in the body as tension, pain, and poor posture — but simple physical therapy exercises can help break the cycle. In this post, Dr. Christine Dickson explains how defensive body posture contributes to stress and shares three powerful exercises, including Wall Angels, that release tension, improve posture, and restore…
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Go on a Low-Information Diet
In a world overflowing with news, emails, and social media, information overload can drain our energy and increase stress. In this post, Dr. Christine Dickson explains the concept of the “low-information diet” and offers practical strategies to reduce overwhelm, focus on what truly matters, and create a calmer, more mindful life.
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Ice Packs for Anxiety
Anxiety can feel overwhelming, but sometimes the simplest tools bring the greatest relief. In this post, Dr. Christine Dickson explains how using ice packs can help calm racing thoughts, soothe physical symptoms, and ground you in the present moment — offering a quick, practical way to ease anxiety when it hits.
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How to Manage Anxiety
Anxiety is a pervasive experience that can leave us feeling overwhelmed, paralyzed, and disconnected from ourselves and others. However, as my favorite author Brené Brown reminds us, we have the power to transform our anxiety into resilience by cultivating a wholehearted approach to life. Here are some strategies that can help us manage anxiety and…
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Practicing Stoicism in Daily Life
“Stoicism isn’t about suppressing emotions—it’s about mastering them. Learn practical ways to apply Stoic wisdom in daily life for resilience, clarity, and peace.”
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A Wholehearted Approach to Managing Anxiety
Brené Brown’s work on wholeheartedness is a valuable resource for managing anxiety. In this blog post, I will discuss how her research can be applied to manage anxiety in practical ways. What is Wholeheartedness? Wholeheartedness is a term used by Brené Brown, a research professor at the University of Houston, to describe a way of…
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6 Innovative Ways to Manage Stress
Stress affects both mind and body, but Eckhart Tolle teaches that it arises from our thoughts—not external events. In this article, Dr. Christine E. Dickson explores six strategies inspired by The Power of Now and A New Earth—including presence, acceptance, self-care, and gratitude—that can help you reduce stress and find peace in the present moment.
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7 Grounding Techniques to Calm the Mind
When anxiety or racing thoughts take over, it’s easy to feel pulled away from the present moment. Grounding techniques are simple, practical tools that bring your focus back to the here and now. Whether you’re managing stress, calming intrusive thoughts, or trying to fall asleep, these methods help anchor your mind to your body and…