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Self-Care for Creators

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Alternate Nose Breathing with Andrew

We can center ourselves through simple breathing here so before we get started with alternate nostril breathing go ahead and just take a few breaths in through your nose feel the crown of the head lift up to the sky…

3 Ways to Be More Present

When faced with negativity or uncertainty, our minds tend to go to the worst-case scenario. Directing our attention to the present can help slow negative thoughts and bring our focus to our goals.

#1 – Follow your breath. By bringing your attention to your breath, you can slow down racing thoughts and feel calmer. When thoughts come up, gently redirect your focus to inhaling and exhaling. 

#2 – Engage your senses. Observe the sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and textures around you. This sensory awareness brings you into the current moment and can help ease negative thoughts.

#3 – Scan your body. Instead of scrolling on social media or dwelling on negative thoughts, shift that focus to your body. Notice how your body feels right now. Watch this video for guidance.

You can find more meditations and practices for slowing down your mind and connecting with the present moment at justpresspause.com. 

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Habit Stacking Tips

We’re more likely to be consistent with self-care practices if we “stack” them on top of habits that are already part of our daily routines.

Choose anchor habits that are already ingrained in your routine. For example, practice breathwork while waiting for your tea or coffee to brew, or integrate affirmations into your skin-care routine.

Integrate new habits one at a time. Adding new self-care practices onto existing habits might be challenging or frustrating. Get into the flow of several new habits for a few weeks before adding more.

Consistency is key. New practices are often the first to be dropped. Consider shortening the time spent on them. It’s better to spend less time on a practice than to skip it entirely.

Get more tips on habit-stacking self-care practices from HuffPost.

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5 Tips for Starting a Journaling Practice

A journaling practice can be a great way to reflect, organize your thoughts, set intentions, and track personal growth. Here are five tips to get started:

Set a regular schedule. Consistency is key when starting any new habit. Choose a specific time of day that works best for you, whether it’s first thing in the morning or in the evening.

Start small. When beginning your practice, don’t feel pressured to write lengthy entries or cover deep topics right away. Just a few sentences each day can be enough to get into the habit.

Write freely. Your journal is a safe space for your thoughts and feelings, so don’t worry about grammar, punctuation, or neatness. Allow your thoughts to flow, and write freely and without judgment.

Experiment with formats. Journaling isn’t limited to writing long paragraphs. Experiment with bullet points, lists, drawings, or even collage to find what works best for you.

Reflect and review. Regularly review your journal entries to track your progress and gain insights into your thoughts and emotions over time. That self-awareness is invaluable for personal growth.

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