self-compassion

Self-Soothing 101

Self-Soothing 101

Almost any problem that you're struggling with -- fear, anxiety, chronic pain, depression -- could be helped by taking a moment to sooth yourself. Even if the underlying emotion or pain is still there, when you are feeling grounded in the present moment, it will be far easier to deal with than if your mind is in the when, the then, or the coulda, woulda, shouldas.