What are some of the top lessons from Atomic Habits, and how can they help with well-being? Atomic Habits, written by James Clear, is a bestselling self-help book that delves into the science behind habit formation and offers practical advice for building good habits and breaking bad ones. The book has gained popularity because of its actionable ...
We are excited to announce another psychology group offering at Duke Integrative Medicine! Healing Together After 3 years of coping with and navigating the pandemic, we all have some shared trauma. If you are experiencing fear or stress associated with anxiety and how to move forward, join us for 8 weeks as we learn adaptive coping skills in a group ...
Integrative health has gained popularity in recent years, and for a good reason. Integrative health providers take a holistic approach to healthcare, looking at all aspects of a person's life to help them achieve optimal health and well-being. As defined by the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), "Integrative Health brings conventional and complementary approaches ...
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. Reiki: Level Two delves deeper into traditional Japanese techniques ...
By Deborah Dixon, Reiki Master Teacher (RMT) in Usui Tibetan Reiki. Reiki brings a familiar image to mind of lying passively on a massage table and being lightly touched by a practitioner. For the Reiki practitioner, self-treatments are the foundation of the practice. A practitioner with a successful Reiki practice will generally have hands-on self for ten to sixty minutes or ...
Learn 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 automatically. In fact, our minds are generally preoccupied with thinking ...
Mindful breathing is a powerful exercise that can help you stay focused on the present moment. Combining a mindful breathing exercise with meditation can help you focus and relax. Read the instructions below to familiarize yourself with the experience. Set a timer, and as you get more accustomed to using this technique to help you relax, you can set the ...
By Christine B. Tenekjian, RDN, Duke Lifestyle & Weight Management Center This guide allows you to build a delicious salad that will be a nutritionally balanced, satisfying meal. Most of the salad combinations in this template are 400-600 calories.
Many of us use the beginning of a new year as a time to refocus, set new intentions and establish goals. The Wheel of Health used here at Duke Health & Well-Being is a great tool to contemplate the big picture and the many factors contributing to our well-being. It helps you understand the factors that influence your health and ...
As we head into 2023, we have an opportunity to explore well-being tools and resources that can help us pursue activities, choices, and lifestyles that can get us closer to the most vibrant version of ourselves. Our team compiled some fun resources for the third year in a row to help you explore your version of well-being. The Best of the ...
