By Duke Integrative Medicine Psychotherapy Team
We can easily let go of our healthy routines and boundaries when dealing with crises. During a crisis, we may let go of important practices that cultivate the four pillars of a stable mood: nutrition, connection, movement, and rest. During highly stressful times, it’s important to do what we can to maintain and bolster these four pillars. Here are some ideas and guidelines to keep these pillars strong during a crisis.
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By Deborah Dixon, Reiki Master Teacher (RMT) in Usui Tibetan Reiki. What is included in the Reiki Program? The Reiki program is a series of classes with in-person and virtual options. Reiki: Level One is an introduction and establishes self-treatments as the bedrock of the Reiki practice.
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READ MORELearn how noticing when your habits become automatic, identifying daily triggers, and practicing mindful awareness can help you transform habits into choices.
Tip #1: Notice When Your Habits Have Become Automatic
Most of the time, when we engage in unhealthy habits, we do it ...