Tag: stress relief
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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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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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Zen of Cleaning: Peace Through Tidying Up
Cleaning doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. By bringing Zen principles into your routine, you can transform chores into a calming, mindful practice. In this article, Dr. Christine E. Dickson shares how intention, presence, gratitude, and decluttering can turn everyday cleaning into a meditative ritual that refreshes both your space and your mind.
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The Art of Non-Doing
In a world that glorifies busyness, slowing down can feel radical. The art of non-doing reduces stress, sparks creativity, and deepens mindfulness. In this article, Dr. Christine E. Dickson explores how intentional pauses—like scheduling downtime, disconnecting from tech, and embracing boredom—can restore balance and well-being.
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What does it mean to be present?
Being in the present moment is often suggested as a way to reduce stress and anxiety, but many people don’t know how to put it into practice. As Dr. Christine E. Dickson explains, true presence is more than 20 minutes of yoga or meditation—it’s a way of living. Inspired by Rana DiOrio’s What Does It…
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Eating Mindfully: The Cookie Meditation
Eating mindfully is a most important practice of meditation. – Thich Nhat Hanh Today, I thought it would be nice to write a post about mindful eating. Those of us who are familiar with mindful eating have heard about the cookie meditation. However, most people are unfamiliar with the origins of this meditation. It was…
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Neuropsychological Benefits of Juggling
Juggling isn’t just a circus trick — it’s a brain workout. Research shows the neuropsychological benefits of juggling include stronger focus, better memory, and increased grey matter. Juggling can even help children and adults with ADHD improve concentration and regulate emotions while doubling as a fun mindfulness practice.
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Die to the Self: A Mindfulness Meditation
Practicing a meditation to ‘die to the self’ may not be your first priority in life but it’s the only way out of anxiety and fear. Anxiety and fear in life can arise as the result of the illness of yourself or death of a loved one, loss of work, home, possessions, and short term…
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The Present Moment is Free from Fear
“When we are not fully present, we are not really living. We’re not really there, either for our loved ones or for ourselves. If we’re not there, then where are we? We are running, running, running, even during our sleep. We run because we’re trying to escape from our fear.