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The Wave of Emotions

One of our favorite visualization techniques is to think of emotions like waves in the ocean. They’re always coming and going … they’re neither good nor bad … and they don’t last long. Some emotions may make us feel uncomfortable, but if we view them like waves, it can be easier to let go of them. Watch them go away like the waves going back out to sea.

Inhale … exhale … let go.

Now you have freed up space in your mind and heart that you can fill with positive and helpful feelings such as happiness, contentment, hope, and excitement.

That little exercise is one way of regulating emotions.

MindfulnessKristi HornerMarch 2, 2023Emotions, Emotional Self-Control, Regulating Emotions

March Newsletter: Mindfulness to Cope With Stress

Mindfulness has many benefits! It's been found to support you in regulating emotions, managing stress and leading to greater overall health and well-being. Our theme of MINDFULNESS in March fits under the composure domain of resilience. Composure - in regards to resilience - is about learning to regulate our emotions. It's also about the "little things" - being mindful in the moment. Sounds easy, right? It's HARD!

Check out our March Newsletter focused on MINDFULNESS here.

In the Time It Takes to Read This, You Can Regain Self-Control

If there’s one thing I know, it’s that we can’t control other people or their emotions, feelings, or actions. We can only control OUR responses and what WE do.

MindfulnessKristi HornerMarch 17, 2022Emotional Self-Control, Emotions

Mindfulness and the 90-Second Rule

As caregivers, we see a lot of curveballs, and so much is OUT of our control. It’s good to know that when it comes to your response to your own emotions, YOU are the one who is in control!

MindfulnessKristi HornerMarch 18, 2021Mindfulness, Emotional Self-Control, Emotions, Notice, Self-Regulation