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

January 1, 2022 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

How Weighted Blankets Improve Sleep, Stress, and Anxiety

December 23, 2021 by Molly Beauchemin 5 Comments

The health benefits of sleeping under heavy blankets have been documented throughout history, but the trend has emerged again in the digital age as an antidote to insomnia, stress, anxiety. As it turns out, sleeping under a weighted blanket is a particularly effective treatment for people who find themselves struggling with an inability to “wind […]

Filed Under: Anxiety Hacks Tagged With: anxiety relief, fatigue, gift guide, insomnia, insomnia relief, self care, sleep, sleep hacks, stress, winter blues

Try This Genius Hack for Calming Spiraling Thoughts

November 28, 2021 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Spiraling thoughts are easily identifiable as any obsessive, repeat, or circuitous thoughts that grip your attention in a negative way. You become obsessed, and can’t stop thinking about that thing. This is a thought spiral, and they usually weigh you down. Spiraling thoughts make it so that it’s hard to focus on anything else, and […]

Filed Under: Anxiety Hacks Tagged With: anxiety help, anxiety relief, getting to know yourself, mental exercises, Panic attacks, self care, self doubt, stress relief

The 8 Best Snacks for Flight Anxiety

September 9, 2021 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Let’s be honest: most people are nervous flyers. No one likes turbulence– some of us are just better at coping with it than others. Finding healthy travel snacks for plane rides isn’t exactly hard, but finding snacks that also help fight flight anxiety can be. The best airport snacks for nervous travelers are fruits, nuts, […]

Filed Under: Anxiety Hacks Tagged With: airplane travel, anxiety help, anxiety relief, flight anxiety, Panic Attack Toolkit, vegan

10 Anxiety Hacks Every Nervous Person Should Know

August 21, 2021 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, 2021 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

Boost Your Mood By Creating a “Brag File”

August 7, 2021 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, 2021 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

Can’t Afford Therapy? These 10 Tips Can Help

May 7, 2021 by Molly Beauchemin 7 Comments

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So, you need therapy but you can’t afford therapy. It’s a relatable problem. Given the staggering cost of healthcare and the stigma that some still perceive around mental health, there are a number of factors that prevent people from seeking therapy when they really need it. Even for those who have coverage, mental health services […]

Filed Under: Anxiety Hacks, Life Coaching Tagged With: anxiety help, anxiety relief, therapy, therapy for anxiety

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

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