Tag: Wellness
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The Practice of Radical Acceptance
Acceptance is the only way out of suffering. For thousands of years, religious and spiritual traditions have advocated acceptance and surrender as a way to manage the challenges and stressors of life. This deep spiritual wisdom has helped people survive and thrive during periods of turmoil and upheaval. As a psychologist, it would be foolish…
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15 + Power Thoughts
Our thoughts have everything to do with our life from how we manage difficult situations to how we cope with ordinary life challenges to the extent we keep our peace when faced with a crisis to how we handle mundane daily tasks. Today, I will discuss 15+ power thoughts to help you renew your mind.
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Soothing Emotions with the Five Senses
Discover how soothing your five senses—sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste—can help you calm your mind and body. This guide explains simple self-soothing techniques that can reduce stress and restore emotional balance, even if you’ve never learned them before.
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6 Ways to Reduce Vulnerability to Emotions
Emotional vulnerability often increases when we neglect basic health habits like sleep, nutrition, and exercise. Dr. Christine E. Dickson explains how simple daily routines—such as staying hydrated, eating balanced meals, and practicing mindfulness—can strengthen emotional resilience and help prevent overreactions to everyday stressors, keeping both mind and body in balance.
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How to Let Go of Emotional Suffering
Intense emotions such as anxiety, sadness, anger, shame, embarrassment, or guilt can quickly take us over and create emotional suffering. Right now, you might be experiencing an intense emotion but don’t know how to deal with it. Maybe you are using distraction to cope but the moment you stop the distraction the intense emotion floods…
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8 Ways to Stop Obsessive Thinking
Obsessive thinking can feel like being trapped in a mental loop. The more you engage with it, the deeper you spiral. Breaking free requires shifting your attention — through movement, breath, creativity, or connection. These mindful strategies from Dr. Christine E. Dickson help calm your mind and restore emotional balance.
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A Guide to a Good Nights Sleep
Insomnia and anxiety often feed into each other, creating a cycle of restlessness and worry. Quality sleep is essential for emotional and physical health. Dr. Christine E. Dickson shares practical, evidence-based strategies to improve sleep, calm the mind, and reset your body’s natural rhythm so you can wake restored and balanced.
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7 Techniques for Practicing Mindfulness Meditation
This article provides a list and description of Dr. Christine E. Dickson’s favorite mindfulness meditation techniques.
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The Legal Case for Work-Life Balance
Many of today’s employers recognize the value of work-life balance programs. Research conducted by the Families and Work Institute has shown that work-life balance programs can help employers: Attract and retain top talent. Enhance corporate reputation. Increase job satisfaction, commitment, and loyalty. Reduce absenteeism and turnover. It should be no surprise that many employers are…
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Using Wise Mind to Manage Stress
Managing stress is a crucial skill in today’s fast-paced world. One approach that can help is using the concept of the wise mind from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). DBT is a form of psychotherapy that emphasizes the importance of balancing emotions and reasoning to improve mental health. The wise mind is a combination of the…