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August 29, 2019August 25, 2019

A Mind of Your Own

Holistic Health, 1 Comment

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As I poured my collagen powder into my protein sha

As I poured my collagen powder into my protein shake, I thought about a post I saw on Instagram the day prior. ⁣
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A woman had shared the ingredients she uses to make her shakes, ingredients that looked radically different from my own. ⁣
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I began to question whether or not my collagen powder was good enough, or considered the best. I mean, I do look up to this woman, so her product must be the best to use, right?!? ⁣
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Wrong! ⁣
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In a split second I had allowed someone else’s post to lead me to doubt my own opinions regarding my dang collagen powder. In that same moment I said to myself, “Everybody has opinions but their opinions don’t have to be mine,” and just like that, I was back to confidently making my shake. ⁣
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Moral of the story is that everyone has an opinion on what’s “best,” and that’s okay. At the end of the day, the only opinion that matters is your own. ⁣
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Drop a 👏 in the comments if you agree. ⁣
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#starttoday #iamwellandgood #madeformore ⁣

Sister, you are making yourself anxious. ⁣ ⁣ Y

Sister, you are making yourself anxious. ⁣
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Yes, you! ⁣
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Those wild thoughts that are playing on repeat are igniting your anxiety. ⁣
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All those worries about potential dangers that most likely will never occur are activating your anxiety response. ⁣
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Your constant rumination and obsession over doubt is scaring your amygdala into activating your fight-flight-freeze response. ⁣
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That terrible game of “what-if” your playing, you know the one where you always lose, is creating those uncomfortable physical sensations in your body. ⁣
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Just like you have the ability to create anxiety in your body, you also have the ability to reduce it. ⁣
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If you’re ready to break the anxiety loop and begin living a life where anxiety doesn’t hold you back, click the link in my bio and come hang out with me inside Anxiety Management 101. ⁣
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#covid19 #coronavirus #mentalhealthsupport

Double tap if you're an extrovert struggling with

Double tap if you're an extrovert struggling with the social distancing. ⁣
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I can't help but laugh because I feel like I've been training my whole life for this day. The day I'm encouraged and praised for keeping my butt at home. The day I feel zero pressure to be at events, gatherings, or dinners. The day I don't have to feel guilty for saying no. ⁣
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Can we say MAJOR introvert?!? 🙋🏻‍♀️⁣
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I'm quickly realizing how many courageous souls are not the homebody type like me, and are borderline ready to lose their marbles. With that being said, I am here to deliver some tips and tricks to help you maintain mental stability as you navigate the wonderful world of introverts. ⁣
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✔️Social distancing does not mean social isolation. Put those technological devices to good use and call someone you miss. ⁣
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✔️Get out of your stinking house and feel the warm sunshine upon your face. Vitamin D is a mood booster, and buddy, we need our moods boosted right about now. ⁣
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✔️Stop watching the news. I mean it! It will send your thoughts spiraling, which will only increase your anxiety. Ain't no one got time for that. ⁣
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✔️Self-care is a must during this time. Find a quiet space in your home where you can tend to your mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. ⁣
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✔️Put down the wine and food, and move your body. Exercise is hands down the best mood booster, cheapest anxiety med, and BEST coping skill. ⁣
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What are you doing to tend to your mental well-being? Let me know below. 👇🏼⁣
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#covid19 #coronavirus #selfcaretips

Worrying can often be your brains way of attemptin

Worrying can often be your brains way of attempting to control unwanted or fearful situations. To help reduce your worries surrounding the unknown, it’s crucial to identify what you can and can’t control. ⁣
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The above photos are a few things that came to mind when I sat down to do this exercise, now it’s your turn. ⁣
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Bust out a sheet of paper and a pen (maybe you could spice it up with a colorful marker). Write down:⁣
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THINGS I CAN’T CONTROL: ⁣
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THINGS I CAN CONTROL: ⁣
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By doing this you recognize that sometimes there are things, and people, outside of your control, and that’s okay. You also have the opportunity to see that there are still many areas of your life that you CAN control. ⁣
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I strongly encourage you to end with the list of things you can control as this is a much more positive note to end on. Your lists can be as short or as long as you like. ⁣
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When you begin to feel out of control, redirect yourself back to your list. Place your focus on what you can control and let the rest go. ⁣
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Tell me in the comments: What’s one thing you can control. 👇🏼⁣
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#coronavirus #anxietysupport #anxietyrelief

Double tap if you are struggling with coronavirus

Double tap if you are struggling with coronavirus anxiety.⁣
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Are you experiencing an increase in fear and uncertainty around the COVID-19 pandemic? Do you need help coping with coronavirus anxiety? ⁣
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If you're nodding your head in agreement, this video is for you friend. ⁣
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Dr. Pittman, Ph.D., HSPP, is a licensed clinical psychologist and psychology professor at Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame, IN. She's a practicing clinical psychologist (and my anxiety mentor) who has been treating anxiety for over 30 years. ⁣
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In today's bonus YouTube video, she dives deep into anxiety. She delivers nuggets of wisdom on the amygdala, on how your thoughts could be increasing your fear and anxiety, and how to reduce stress during COVID-19. She also shares tips and tricks on how to help with coronavirus isolation, social distancing, and how to help kiddos reduce their anxiety around the coronavirus. ⁣
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To watch the whole video, be sure to click the link in my bio. ⁣
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Happy viewing, my friend!⁣
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#coronavirus #anxietysupport #anxietyrelief⁣ @drcmpittman

This morning I unapologetically hit snooze for an

This morning I unapologetically hit snooze for an hour. Yup, I was a rebel and went against what everyone says about never hitting snooze, but you know what? I don’t care. 😜⁣
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I felt exhausted, and I wanted to stay in bed longer, so dang it, I did just that. ⁣
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In this fast-paced world, it’s easy to become detached from our bodies. We push, and we push, and we eventually stop hearing the subtle cry from our bodies to rest. If can you can relate, here’s my message to you: ⁣
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✔️ If you are tired, rest. ⁣
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✔️ If you need a little extra time in your cozy bed, take it. ⁣
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✔️ If you want to stay home and veg, do it. ⁣
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✔️ If your body is begging you for a break, take one. ⁣
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If taking a break means you hit snooze every now and then, hit that snooze button with pride. ⁣
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#selfcare #selfcarematters #selfcaretips⁣

There is so much unknown right now between jobs, f

There is so much unknown right now between jobs, finances, health, and when the heck everything will go back to normal. ⁣
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This unknown breeds anxiety and manifests worries, so how can you manage it? ⁣
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You want to first start by identifying your worry. Bust out a piece of paper and write down some of your current worries. ⁣ ⁣
Next, brainstorm plans for how you’ll tackle your worries IF they were to occur. For example, you’re worried about getting the coronavirus. Make a plan for what you’ll do IF you get it. Worried about finances? What can you do to protect yourself financially? What resources are out there that you can access? This phase is your brainstorming phase. ⁣
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Once you have a plan in place, move on from that worry. Stop obsessing over it because it’s only making you anxious. If that worry comes back rest assured that you have a plan in place and move on again. If your plan leaves you anxious, make a plan for the worry you have about your plan (sort of a tongue twister, but you get the idea right?!?). ⁣
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Last but not least, if your worry comes true, which it most likely won’t, activate your plan. Put all the pieces in motion and solve your problem. ⁣
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Worrying is golden for helping you identity and plan for future potential problems. However, if you don’t make a plan, and all you do is worry, you’re making yourself miserable. ⁣
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Tell me below: What is your worry and what is your plan? We can brainstorm together. 👇🏼⁣
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#coronavirus #anxietyrelief #COVID19⁣

Consider this a virtual hug from me to you. ⁣
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It’s a touch nerve wracking these days, but together, we’ve got this! ⁣
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Tag a buddy below who needs a virtual hug. 💛⁣
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#coronavirus #anxietyrelief #COVID19

Double-tap the photo if you’re struggling with i

Double-tap the photo if you’re struggling with increased anxiety surrounding the coronavirus. ⁣
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Coronavirus anxiety is VERY real right now (no, this is not an official diagnosis), so what can you do about it?⁣
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✔️Get off the worry channel. Distract your thoughts with something less likely to scare your amygdala (remember, your amygdala activates the anxiety response in your body). ⁣
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✔️Make a plan for if your worry was to happen. Once you make a plan, move on from that worry. If your worry comes back, remind yourself that you have a plan in place and move on again. ⁣
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✔️Move your body. Twenty minutes a day. No excuses! Exercise reduces anxiety faster than a pill and costs you nothing but your time. ⁣
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✔️Breathe! Deep breathing is the enemy of anxiety! Check out my InstaTV episodes for deep breathing exercises. ⁣
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✔️Make sure you are getting plenty of rest. Sleep deprivation results in an angry amygdala, which results in an anxious you. Make sure you are getting 6 to 8 hours of restful, uninterrupted sleep a night. ⁣
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Want me as your unofficial anxiety coach? Be sure to snag you FREEBIE, where I walk you through my 4-week action plan designed to help you coexist peacefully with your anxiety. You can find the link in my bio!⁣
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#coronavirus #anxietyrelief #COVID19

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