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This is “The Most Calming Song in the World” According to Neuroscientists

February 17, 2021 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Hunting for relaxation music and want to get really clinical about it? Marconi Union’s “Weightless” is literally the most calming song in the world– at least according to neuroscientists.  Allow me to explain further. In 2011, British ambient band Marconi Union worked with sound therapists and researchers from Mindlab International to specifically design an 8-minute […]

Filed Under: Anxiety Hacks, Cool Ideas Tagged With: anxiety relief, free therapy, music, stress relief

4 Mental Health Bath Recipes (aka Hydrotherapy!) To Improve Wellbeing

January 26, 2021 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Baths are an ancient healing practice in almost every culture around the world, from the hot houses of Scandanavia and banyas of Russia to mud baths in Ecuador, hot springs in New Zealand, and ancient Indigenous parajes of the American Southwest. The therapeutic use of water to soothe mental and physical ailments (also known as […]

Filed Under: Anxiety Hacks, Life Coaching Tagged With: anxiety relief, free therapy, insomnia relief, self care, sleep hacks, stress relief, therapy for anxiety

The 6 Best Free Meditation Apps of 2021

January 3, 2021 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Whether you meditate for stress, sleep, or anxiety, these excellent free meditation apps offer a wide variety of soothing recordings to keep you calm, centered, and focused. A good meditation sets the tone for everything from a productive, inspired workday to a restorative night’s sleep. It also increases feelings of social connectedness and increases grey […]

Filed Under: Anxiety Hacks Tagged With: anxiety help, anxiety relief, meditation, money, Panic Attack Toolkit, stress, stress relief

6 Foods That Help Seasonal Affective Disorder (+ Other Helpful Lifestyle Hacks)

January 1, 2021 by Molly Beauchemin 1 Comment

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Also known as the “Winter Blues,” Seasonal Affective Disorder is a feeling of mild depression or anxiety that manifests during the cold, grey winter months. (It’s also sometimes referred to as the very appropriate acronym, SAD.) SAD symptoms include everything from fatigue, lethargy, and difficulty waking up to extreme anxiety, lack of motivation, and decreased […]

Filed Under: Anxiety Hacks Tagged With: brain food, diet, mood diet, remedies, seasonal affective disorder, winter blues

Relaxing DIY Gua Sha Facial For Releasing Face Tension

October 16, 2020 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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I love doing a DIY gua sha facial whenever my skin/face/upper body is feeling stressed. It’s a lovely relaxing ritual that eases facial tension and restores a beautiful glow to tired, over-worked skin. Plus, the slow, methodical movements require you slow down, which produces a sort of meditative healing effect. Gua sha is a self-care […]

Filed Under: Anxiety Hacks Tagged With: beauty, skincare, spa, tension, video

10 Anxiety Hacks Every Nervous Person Should Know

August 21, 2020 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Whether you’re in need of some serious stress relief or you’re worried about the state of the world, the below anxiety hacks are not just helpful, but they’re also practical. For a longer, more detailed version of our favorite hacks for functional anxiety relief (including more extensive links to peer-reviewed scientific research,) please consult our […]

Filed Under: Anxiety Hacks Tagged With: anxiety, anxiety relief, Panic Attack Toolkit, therapy for anxiety

Why Citrus Fruits Induce a Feeling of Calm

August 20, 2020 by Molly Beauchemin 3 Comments

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Citrus fruits are nature’s little bundles of zen, providing ideal aromatherapy for anxiety, for a number of reasons. Research from the U.S. National Library of Medicine shows that lemon and sweet orange oil, among other citrus scents, have a positive effect on physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing. This is partially because the smell of citrus […]

Filed Under: Anxiety Hacks Tagged With: anxiety, anxiety relief, calming, comfort food, stress relief, winter blues

The 12 Best Herbal Remedies For Anxiety (& The Most Effective Ways to Use Them)

August 19, 2020 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Herbal remedies for anxiety and stress have gone from being woo-woo to commonplace. As we wrote in our Comprehensive Anxiety Toolkit, anxiety is a multifaceted experience and as such, you should take a multifaceted approach to treatment. Exercise, meditation, getting good sleep, eating plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, and maintaining healthy relationships can all […]

Filed Under: Anxiety Hacks Tagged With: anxiety, anxiety help, anxiety relief, herbal remedies, Panic Attack Toolkit

Boost Your Mood By Creating a “Brag File”

August 7, 2020 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

Building confidence is an active pursuit that requires regular effort, which is why creating a so-called “brag file” can help. It’s an easy way to boost your mood when times get tough, or if you’re feeling down, jealous, or exceedingly self-conscious. Making a brag file is easy. Keep a running list of things that you […]

Filed Under: Anxiety Hacks, Life Coaching Tagged With: confidence, confidence building, getting to know yourself, misplaced emotions, self doubt, self image, self love, self-consciousness

5 Depression Hacks That Can Ease Doldrums (We Promise)

July 10, 2020 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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These simple depression hacks are the product of extensive research into pop psychology, wellness, neuroscience, and various life coaching resources for therapeutic treatments of depression. Whether you’re struggling with depression or merely a case of the doldrums, we’ve explained each hack in simple language with practical examples that are easy to apply to your lifestyle. […]

Filed Under: Anxiety Hacks, Life Coaching Tagged With: burnout, depression, exercise, mental exercises

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