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Category: Stress Management
My Mindful Morning Routine
It was the lack of awareness and calmness in my mornings that really used to bother me during my years working in the child welfare field. I remember rushing from the moment I was up to the moment I arrived at the office and somehow, always making it a few minutes...
20 Ways to calm the anxious mind
I have compiled 20 techniques I often use for myself and with my clients. I have seen these techniques work their magic. I hope they do so with you as well. If you do try any of them, please write and let me know what you thought.
5 Tips to stop overthinking
A fast pace world that access technology on a 24/7 basis and that values and encourages over-doing, it is not surprisingly a world of high anxieties and over-worriers. Overthinking is a natural response to being exhausted mentally and physically. It is a side effect...
3 Ways to Make the Most Out of Rainy Days
You look out the window and it’s pouring rain on your day off. Great! No really, rainy days are great! For real! Keep reading to find out how you can make the most out of rainy days. 1. Rest Rainy days give us an excuse to stay indoors and to relax. Cozy up with a...
5 Steps to Reduce Stress
Living a life of zero stress is a romantic ideal some of us strive for, yet we all know it’s as impossible as seeing a unicorn (a real one, that is). As a social worker dedicated to educating individuals on how to reduce and manage stress, I have come across many...
Olga’s Way Holiday Gift Guide
The holiday season is upon us and the hunt for the perfect Christmas gifts has begun. Many of us struggle to find the perfect gifts for our loved ones every year. Today’s reality is that a lot people live in excess. Gifting meaningless products that will simply add...
5 Reasons You Should Go On a Yoga Retreat
Are you tired of looking for, but not finding affordable and local yoga/mediation retreats? Thanks to the enthusiastic support of my students, I have decided to offer retreats on a regular basis. I have carefully designed and put together various themes and programs...
6 Anti-Anxiety Essentials
The following are products I absolutely love to use when under stress, anxious or, simply when wanting to calm the mind; a. Rescue Remedy: This is a homeopathic spray that you can carry in your pocket and use as needed. It will not make you sleepy, but it will...