Tool No. 1— BI-LATERAL STIMULATION
This technique aims to stimulate both sides of the brain to stop anxiety. All you need is an object you can pass between your hands.
Think of something that is causing you some anxiety. When you can feel that emotion in your body, rate the level of it on a scale of one to ten.
Now pass the object back and forth, from one hand to the other, crossing the midline of your body. This motion stimulates both hemispheres of the brain. Swing your hand out to each side as you pass the object. The bigger the motion, the more rapid the effect.
Do this for a minute, then stop. Take a deep breath, and check in. You might notice that the tension and pressure from your emotion has dissipated. Repeat for as long as needed until the emotion has completely calm or gone.
Why does this work? By activating both hemispheres, you spread blood, oxygen, and electrical impulses throughout the brain. This floods the area of association and defuses it in a healthy way. The neural cluster of anxiety cannot stay together, which re-balances the electrical impulses across your brain and body. This results in feelings of calm, neutrality, and a reconnection to self.
This technique is simple and effective, and easy to do anywhere! As soon as you start to feel that anxiety, stress, anger, or nervousness, grab that object (keys, a pen, a water bottle) and move it across your midline to rebalance that cute brain of yours.
Source: The Anti-Anxiety Toolkit by Melissa Tiers
(Shared with permission by author)
Tool No. 2 — DOORWAY AFFIRMATIONS
With the Olympics recently concluded, there is a lot to learn from the athletes. One of which comes directly from the most decorated Olympian of all time: Michael Phelps.
Phelps was interviewed sharing that one of his biggest mental performance hacks was to say something positive to himself every time he walked through a doorway.
“Think about how many doorways you walk through in a day. You start believing the things you are telling yourself.” said Phelps.
You become what you think. You are exactly who you tell yourself you are. Your thoughts really, truly create your reality. So, what are the thoughts you’re believing about yourself? Because it might be time to change them.
This article is an excerpt from Issue No. 1 of our quarterly newspaper, ‘The Art (of) Living’, a physical newspaper shipped to your door on each Equinox and Solstice of the year. If you like what you’ve read, I’d love to personally invite you to start your own subscription. Find more details about what’s included in your subscription [Here].
Tool No. 1— BI-LATERAL STIMULATION
This technique aims to stimulate both sides of the brain to stop anxiety. All you need is an object you can pass between your hands.
Think of something that is causing you some anxiety. When you can feel that emotion in your body, rate the level of it on a scale of one to ten.
Now pass the object back and forth, from one hand to the other, crossing the midline of your body. This motion stimulates both hemispheres of the brain. Swing your hand out to each side as you pass the object. The bigger the motion, the more rapid the effect.
Do this for a minute, then stop. Take a deep breath, and check in. You might notice that the tension and pressure from your emotion has dissipated. Repeat for as long as needed until the emotion has completely calm or gone.
Why does this work? By activating both hemispheres, you spread blood, oxygen, and electrical impulses throughout the brain. This floods the area of association and defuses it in a healthy way. The neural cluster of anxiety cannot stay together, which re-balances the electrical impulses across your brain and body. This results in feelings of calm, neutrality, and a reconnection to self.
This technique is simple and effective, and easy to do anywhere! As soon as you start to feel that anxiety, stress, anger, or nervousness, grab that object (keys, a pen, a water bottle) and move it across your midline to rebalance that cute brain of yours.
Source: The Anti-Anxiety Toolkit by Melissa Tiers
(Shared with permission by author)
Tool No. 2 — DOORWAY AFFIRMATIONS
With the Olympics recently concluded, there is a lot to learn from the athletes. One of which comes directly from the most decorated Olympian of all time: Michael Phelps.
Phelps was interviewed sharing that one of his biggest mental performance hacks was to say something positive to himself every time he walked through a doorway.
“Think about how many doorways you walk through in a day. You start believing the things you are telling yourself.” said Phelps.
You become what you think. You are exactly who you tell yourself you are. Your thoughts really, truly create your reality. So, what are the thoughts you’re believing about yourself? Because it might be time to change them.
This article is an excerpt from Issue No. 1 of our quarterly newspaper, ‘The Art (of) Living’, a physical newspaper shipped to your door on each Equinox and Solstice of the year. If you like what you’ve read, I’d love to personally invite you to start your own subscription. Find more details about what’s included in your subscription [Here].
Tool No. 1— BI-LATERAL STIMULATION
This technique aims to stimulate both sides of the brain to stop anxiety. All you need is an object you can pass between your hands.
Think of something that is causing you some anxiety. When you can feel that emotion in your body, rate the level of it on a scale of one to ten.
Now pass the object back and forth, from one hand to the other, crossing the midline of your body. This motion stimulates both hemispheres of the brain. Swing your hand out to each side as you pass the object. The bigger the motion, the more rapid the effect.
Do this for a minute, then stop. Take a deep breath, and check in. You might notice that the tension and pressure from your emotion has dissipated. Repeat for as long as needed until the emotion has completely calm or gone.
Why does this work? By activating both hemispheres, you spread blood, oxygen, and electrical impulses throughout the brain. This floods the area of association and defuses it in a healthy way. The neural cluster of anxiety cannot stay together, which re-balances the electrical impulses across your brain and body. This results in feelings of calm, neutrality, and a reconnection to self.
This technique is simple and effective, and easy to do anywhere! As soon as you start to feel that anxiety, stress, anger, or nervousness, grab that object (keys, a pen, a water bottle) and move it across your midline to rebalance that cute brain of yours.
Source: The Anti-Anxiety Toolkit by Melissa Tiers
(Shared with permission by author)
Tool No. 2 — DOORWAY AFFIRMATIONS
With the Olympics recently concluded, there is a lot to learn from the athletes. One of which comes directly from the most decorated Olympian of all time: Michael Phelps.
Phelps was interviewed sharing that one of his biggest mental performance hacks was to say something positive to himself every time he walked through a doorway.
“Think about how many doorways you walk through in a day. You start believing the things you are telling yourself.” said Phelps.
You become what you think. You are exactly who you tell yourself you are. Your thoughts really, truly create your reality. So, what are the thoughts you’re believing about yourself? Because it might be time to change them.
This article is an excerpt from Issue No. 1 of our quarterly newspaper, ‘The Art (of) Living’, a physical newspaper shipped to your door on each Equinox and Solstice of the year. If you like what you’ve read, I’d love to personally invite you to start your own subscription. Find more details about what’s included in your subscription [Here].
