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Category: Holistic Health

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August 29, 2019August 25, 2019

A Mind of Your Own

Holistic Health, 1 Comment

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Exercise is the number one best way to reduce anxiety. ⁣
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When you’re anxious, your amygdala has activated your fight-flight-freeze response. Cortisol and adrenaline are dumping into your body and your muscles are now primed for action. ⁣
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So why not lean into your anxiety and do exactly what your body has prepared you to do, move? ⁣
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Don’t resist your anxiety and sit down. Move your buns and start taking some action to reduce your symptoms. ⁣
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Here are 12 ways you can move your body today! ⁣
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Let me know below what your favorite way to exercise is. 👇🏼⁣
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#postpartumanxiety #postnatalanxiety #overcominganxiety

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The first step to taking back control of your anxiety is identifying the false, worrisome thoughts that pop into your mind. ⁣
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What’s one false thought you can identify right now? Let me know below. 👇🏼⁣
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#anxiousmom #momswithanxiety #anxietyproblems

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I believe with every ounce of my being that your thoughts determine your mood and future. ⁣
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If you are a pessimistic thinker, you will stay stuck. ⁣
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If you allow fears to take charge, you won’t achieve those audacious goals. ⁣
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If you give power to limiting beliefs, you’ll never move the needle in life. ⁣
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If you allow distorted thoughts to keep you from taking action, you’ll continue coping with the same unhealthy behaviors. ⁣
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To see change in life, you first have to identify your negative thoughts and then begin to challenge them. ⁣
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LET ME KNOW BELOW: WHAT’S ONE PESSIMISTIC, NEGATIVE, LIMITING THOUGHT THAT YOU ARE GOING TO CHALLENGE TODAY. 👇🏼⁣
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#bossmom #theeverymom #theeverydaygirl

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How you respond to a panic attack can determine how long they last. ⁣
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Here are 4 tricks you can use to help you float through the waves of panic: ⁣
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🏃‍♀️ Move your body⁣
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When you are experiencing a panic attack, your muscles are primed to move, so do just that. Go for a walk or run. Bust out some yoga or do some jumping jacks. Whatever you do, just don't sit or lay down. Doing this only prolongs the panic attack. ⁣
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🧖🏻‍♀️ Relax your muscles⁣ ⁣
If you can get your muscles to relax, you send a signal of safety to your amygdala to stand down. You can do this through guided muscle relaxation, massage, breathing, yoga, etc. ⁣
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💨 Belly breathe ⁣
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When you take long, slow, deep breaths, you activate your parasympathetic nervous system, which is associated with rest and relaxation. This flips the switch in your amygdala and stops the stress hormones (cortisol and adrenaline) from dumping into your body.⁣
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🧠 Be mindful of your thoughts⁣
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When a panic attack sets in you, your thoughts about your symptoms can cause your anxiety to spiral out of control. Being mindful of your thoughts will help you recover quicker. Recognize that you're experiencing a panic attack and nothing more. Don't believe your cortex's misinterpretation that your symptoms mean something is terribly wrong. It's a terrifying feeling, but it is only a feeling. ⁣
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✔️Pick which one of these works for you and leave the rest. Remember, panic attacks are a scary and unpleasant experience, but they will not kill you! ⁣
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👇🏼 Comment Below: Which trick are you going to use the next time you're having a panic attack? ⁣
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#panicattacks #anxiousmom #momswithanxiety

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Moral of the story...⁣
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Don’t wait until you’re in crisis to make changes. ⁣
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Be proactive and take preventive measures to ward off anxiety. Little baby steps make a world of difference in the end. ⁣
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What does it look like to be proactive?⁣
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✨Eat a health diet ⁣
✨Move your body⁣
✨Take your supplements ⁣
✨Breathe deep, slow breaths ⁣
✨Seek therapy ⁣
✨Engage in self-care ⁣
✨Relax ⁣
✨Speak kindly to yourself ⁣
✨Practice anxiety coping statements ⁣
✨Make sure you’re getting restful sleep ⁣
✨Establish healthy boundaries ⁣
✨Avoid caffeine and alcohol ⁣
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These are just a few ways to be proactive. ⁣
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What’s one thing you do to be proactive with your mental health? Let me know below. 💛⁣
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#holistichealth #anxiousmom #momswithanxiety

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It’s time to take back your Monday’s. ⁣
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Add these tricks to your best life tool bag to help you have a less anxious day. ⁣
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If you found this helpful, drop a 💃🏼 below. ⁣
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#anxietyrecovery #anxietyattacks #anxietyproblems

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🚨 News flash 🚨 ⁣
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You'll never be 100% free of anxiety. ⁣
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Why? Because anxiety is a hard-wired response in your amygdala designed to keep you safe. It's the fight-flight-freeze response that kept your ancestors alive back in the cavewomen days. ⁣
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Anxiety is the physical symptoms that manifest when you're in potential danger. It's your body's way of preparing you to fight the bear (I wouldn't suggest that), run like holy heck away from the bear or freeze and play dead. 🐻 ⁣
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Without anxiety, you'd be in serious trouble. You'd think that large and in charge bear was a cute, cuddly teddy bear when, in fact, it's looking at you like a lovely afternoon snack. ⁣
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Moral of the story, be mindful when seeking help to manage anxiety symptoms. If someone says they can "cure" your symptoms, run! ⁣
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#anxietyrecovery #anxietyattacks #anxietyproblems

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Do you find yourself feeling more anxious during the holidays? Are you consumed with stress and worries? Does all the family time remind you that you lack healthy boundaries? If so, don't worry, you're not alone. ⁣
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For some, the holiday season is a time of joy and laughter, but for others, it can be a season of sadness and stress. ⁣
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Depending on which camp you fall into, it's especially crucial that you take care of YOU this holiday season.⁣
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No clue where to start? Take the above methods for a spin. Adding these tools to your best life tool bag will help you navigate the madness of the holiday season, and they also ensure that you're making your well-being top priority. ⁣
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Want even more tips and tricks? Be sure to click the link in my bio for "75 Ways to Cope With Big Emotions and 25 Ways to Avoid." These are my go-to coping skills. ⁣
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COMMENT BELOW: What's your favorite holiday tradition? 🦃 🎄 🎅🏻 ⁣ ⁣
#holidayblues #holiday2019 #stressmanagement

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If you’re struggling with anxiety, I hate to say it, but coffee has gots to go! When you chug down that cup of joe, all you’re doing is pouring fuel on the already burning anxiety fire. ⁣
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I bet you’re thinking, “Yeah right, sister! Never going to happen.” 🙅🏻‍♀️⁣
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Here me out for a second. ⁣
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Coffee is a stimulant, and stimulants mimic anxiety symptoms. The more coffee you drink, the more anxious you’ll feel. Which do you want more? Coffee or decreased anxiety? ⁣
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Here’s my challenge to you... ⁣
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Swap out your coffee for golden milk. Do this for one week and see if you notice an improvement in your symptoms. ⁣
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If you need more convincing as to why you need to make the swap, here you go:⁣
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✔️Reduces inflammation ⁣
✔️Boosts immunity⁣
✔️Jam packed full of antioxidants ⁣
✔️Supports brain function ⁣
✔️Improves mood ⁣
✔️Lowers blood sugar ⁣
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So what do you say? Are you courageous enough to take back control of your life from anxiety? ⁣
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I knew you were! 🎉⁣
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DROP A 🙋🏻‍♀️ BELOW IF YOU’RE TAKING THE COURAGEOUS CHALLENGE. ⁣
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P.S. This recipe came from the book A Mind of Your Own by @kellybroganmd . If you haven’t read it yet, get on it sister. It’ll change your life. ⁣
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#amindofyourown #ownyourself #goldenmilk

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