In the previous two blog posts of this series, we discussed the therapeutic benefits of writing for our minds and ways writing can support our emotional wellbeing. In this third and final installment, our focus is the physiological or stress-relieving aspects of...
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The Therapeutic Benefits of Writing: Part II Emotional
Previously, we dove deep into the cognitive benefits of writing. Now, we shift our focus within the human brain to the space of emotion. There are countless therapeutic interventions that explore emotions and utilize writing, but none quite to the extent of Narrative...
What can you accomplish in eight weeks? Let me know if you change your mind.
For those who are skeptical about whether or not contemplative practices like meditation are worth it, or if they’ve been verified by empirical research, do read on.I’ve written before on the benefits of meditation practices like Self-Compassion and RAIN; But, I’ve...
7 Ways to Manage Stress and Prevent Burnout
On a long drive, I was listening to Unlocking Us with Brene Brown and this episode featured sisters Emily and Amelia Nagoski, authors of Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle. Nagoski and Nagoski shared a way to understand stress and burnout that I had...
4 Myths Related to Self-Care and Why Stress Reduction is Essential for Survival
It Might Sound Dramatic: Self-Care Is Essential for Survival But it is true. Self-care is connected to both physical, mental, and emotional wellness. And stress is one lifestyle factor that can wreak havoc on them all. While there are countless tools and resources...