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Winter Workouts
31 January 2022Staying Active During the Winter Incorporating healthy movement in your lifestyle year-round plays a crucial role in promoting physical and mental health: Endurance benefits: When it’s cold outside, your heart…
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Sock Heating Pads
24 January 2022Benefits of Heat Therapy If you have sore muscles, menstrual cramps, or just looking for some stress relief, heat therapy might be for you! Benefits of heat therapy include: Increased…
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Winter Self-Care
17 January 2022Benefits to Making Your Own Winter Self-Care Kit Less sunlight = less serotonin and more melatonin, which may increase feelings of sadness, irritability, and sleepiness. Cold weather = more time…
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Defrost & De-stress
10 January 2022Practicing Self-Trust & Forgiveness Everybody makes mistakes. It’s inherent in being human, and a natural part of learning. However, when we make mistakes, we sometimes lose trust in our abilities,…
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Take What You Need Affirmations
3 January 2022What are positive affirmations? Positive phrases or statements used to challenge negative or unhelpful thoughts What are the benefits of positive affirmations? Decrease stress Helps us navigate challenges Supports our…
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Bubble Meditation
15 November 2021Why practice Mindful Breathing? Mindfulness centers around being present in the moment, aware of how your mind and body feel, and acknowledging your thoughts without judgment. Want to give it…
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Self-Soothing
8 November 2021What is self-soothing and how can it help me? When we feel emotionally distressed, overwhelmed, or removed from the present moment, self-soothing can help calm our body and restore equilibrium.…
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Coloring at Carleton
1 November 2021Why Color? Studies find that structured coloring reduces perceived stress, negative mental states, and can relieve anxiety. Daily coloring is a simple and effective self-care activity! Sources Curry, N. A.,…
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Wellness Buttons
25 October 2021Who are you when you are well? Actively thinking about who you are when you are well builds a framework for self-reflection and decision making in your life! This reflection…
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Create Your Own Affirmation
18 October 2021What is an affirmation and why is it important? An affirmation is a statement or phrase used to challenge negative or unhelpful thoughts. There is a system in your brain…