Breathing is one of the simplest and most powerful tools for managing stress. Slow, deep breathing activates the parasympathetic nervous system—the body's "rest and digest" mode—which counteracts the ...

The 24/7 news cycle. Nonstop Zoom meetings. Always-on social media. Who among us is merely stimulated these days? Overstimulation—that feeling of being emotionally overloaded and overwhelmed—feels ...

Our inner balance is built up through small habits repeated every day. Some, discreet but powerful, nurture serenity, calm ...

Dear Carol: I need tips on how to calm my husband, who has been diagnosed with both Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia. In the past, he’s been pretty easy to care for compared to many people with ...

Dramatic writing professor Oliver Mayer says it's an honor to be a voice of calm in a fractious world.

Say these mantras first thing in the morning on a daily basis and watch the positive change evolve. Anxiety Healer and CBT therapist Alison Seponara recently asked her Instagram followers a question ...

Our Calming System This distress isn't necessary. The sympathetic nervous system is not our only emotional control system component. In addition to the system that revs us up, we have a system that ...

These calming habits actually work when practiced. One of the big lessons I learned after years and years of anxiety and personal insecurities was the power of habits. Habits aren’t just for physical ...

This post is part 3 of a 3-part series. Richard Schwartz, Ph.D., is the founder of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy. A featured speaker for national professional organizations, Schwartz is the ...

Between finals, family gatherings and the rush of the holidays, it’s easy for Oklahomans to overlook their own well-being. Calm Waters Director of Development and Communications Emily Ahearn joined ...