We naturally store stress in our bodies. Stress can take the form of emotional stress, physical stress, or mental stress. If stored for too long, it becomes a disturbance. 

Follow along with me as I guide you through the Lightstream Exercise to release that disturbance in a gentle way to restore the state of calm and comfort to your body. 

If you find this to be helpful, add it to your list of coping skills to manage your anxiety or response to relationship stress.

When we experience relationship stress, worry or anxiety in our daily living, we often store that stress physically. 

Here is a breathing technique that I like to call the deactivating breath or "let it go breath" to add your list of coping skills. Try it out!

Do you need respite from all the noise around you, from the stress, anxiety, or negative emotions you're experiencing due to relationship stress? Let's go to your Calm Place together! 

Here I will use guided imagery to support you in discovering your calm place, a place entirely your own to add to your list of coping skills that you can turn to when you need an escape and a few minutes to relax.

If you are feeling overwhelmed with "doing" or experiencing pressure to be productive, you are not alone. Many believe producing to be part of coping skills. I invite you to simply notice it, and try "being." 

Here you will learn a mindfulness technique on becoming aware of your experience of stress and anxiety.

 Let's kick off May: Mental Health Awareness Month by engaging in self care. You can remind yourself to practice self care by practicing "HALT!" 

In this simple practice, you check yourself by asking yourself: am I feeling...

• Hungry?
• Angry?
• Lonely?
• Tired?

Try it out today!