Glimmers may sound like something sparkly and light, but they’re actually small but powerful tools you can use to reset your stress response which boosts your focus and well-being. Research on positive emotions and neuroscience shows that even short moments of feeling safe and connected help calm your nervous system. Here’s how to start finding and harnessing the power of glimmers in your day.
Read MoreAs the year winds down, it’s a great time to recall the highlights. Looking for and recognizing what went well lets you savor the bright spots—boosting positivity and helping you reset.
Read MoreIt’s easy to dismiss the practice of gratitude as overrated, especially when life is not going particularly well. But gratitude can be a game changer. “Gratitude completely transformed my life,” says Alanna Fincke, a board certified coach and executive director of content and learning at meQ. For years, Fincke fixated on the negative, overlooking what was clearly going well in her life. “I wouldn’t allow myself to take in the good things.”
Read MoreDoes your anxiety seem to rise with the sun? Before you’ve even gotten out of bed, you already feel physically, emotionally, and mentally drained. “Morning anxiety, or anxiety upon wakeup, can feel like a full body experience,” says Alanna Fincke, vice president of content and head of learning at meQ, as well as a board-certified health coach. Fincke, who personally experiences morning anxiety and helps her clients with managing it as well, created this three-step, science-backed routine. Use this anxiety-relieving practice as is, or take bits and pieces to create your own calming morning ritual.
Read MoreWe compare ourselves in every corner of our lives, from jobs and relationships to looks and possessions. But often, we take it too far, which can result in a direct hit to our self-esteem, Fincke says, among other harmful effects. However, we can stop it from directing our lives and driving down our self-esteem. Here’s how to get started.
Read MoreGood habits around diet and exercise are difficult to build and sustain. But there’s a saying: Give someone the right tools, and they can do extraordinary things. So get started right now—and make diet and exercise unshakeable habits—with my three-step plan.
Read MoreNow is the perfect time to give yourself an end-of-year review. Think of it as a gift of time and attention just for you. Start with seven simple yet incredibly powerful questions for your end-of-year self-reflection.
Read MoreThe key is to make journaling easy by structuring your practice with specific prompts. Here is my three-step practice that makes journaling both simple and inspirational.
Read MoreI think about self-care in three buckets: physical, mental, and emotional. We need to replenish these core areas in order to feel good in our lives, avoid burnout, and manage stress. Having a quick self-care tip in each category will give you the broad support you need for wellbeing. Consider making these practices part of your regular routine.
Read MoreEmotional Intelligence featured my structured morning journaling routine in their recent article, “Mental-Health Awareness: Take Back Control Over Well-Being.” So honored to have been included!
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