Stress Anxiety

Most of the people are unaware of the existence of the vagus nerve and how important it is for our body: It’s not just a nerve, it’s much more because it affects different organs of our body and, if stimulated correctly, it produces numerous important benefits. Polyvagal theory tells us that the body operates in two chemical states: the state of danger and the state of safety. All exercises and stimulating techniques that facilitate vagus nerve functions are all designed with one primary goal: to restore the vagus nerve to a safe state.

Recent research shows that a pregnant woman’s body isn’t the only key factor when it comes to a healthy pregnancy. The health of her mind is important, as well. In fact, the mind and body connection has a profound effect on wellness of both mom and baby during pregnancy. Luckily, when it comes to keeping the mind healthy, you don’t need to spend 30 minutes at the gym or make sure you take all your vitamins.

Do you live in constant fear? Do you worry that something terrible is about to happen? Do you have trouble breathing, relaxing, and sleeping? Do you think you're losing control, and that you're going to die? Are you trapped in your own personal hell, and don’t know how to get out? I've been there, and I know what it’s like. Shallow breathing, tension in the gut, chest pains, rapid heartbeat... Every moment is exhausting, crushing, and painful. Anxiety destroys your confidence, your productivity, your relationships, and your ability to enjoy life.

Many moms live under the weight of seemingly constant fear. Moms worry about everything from their kids’ safety and emotional health to that weird little rash on their ankle. They are the referees, social planners, medics, financial consultants, cooks, travel agents, educational specialists, family therapists, and housekeepers. It’s utterly exhausting. Unfortunately, it’s not just exhausting, it leaves them flustered. Most of us don’t have access to the support or resources we need to manage being flustered in a healthier way.

Mental health is the driving force behind every decision we make—how we live, work, and love. Many of us suffer from depression and anxiety, which impede our choices and quality of life, and despite the proliferation of prescription drugs, the numbers are growing across the globe. But there is another, proven way to achieve mental wellness, beyond antidepressants and talk therapy. Practicing psychiatrist Gregory Scott Brown believes that mental health begins with actionable self-care.

Our human nervous system has the power to cope with high stress but not when it's been ground down by the relentless stimuli of today’s world. Over time, these persistent demands leave us burnt out because our nervous system is stuck in survival mode. In this mode, we have reduced capacity for rational thinking and less capacity to care. Dr. Claire Plumbly draws on polyvagal theory and her professional insights as a trauma therapist working with clients experiencing anxiety, trauma and burnout to give you tools to thrive amidst the challenges of modern life, at work, at home.

This audiobook contains nine more relaxing bedtime tales to help you drift off into a deep, relaxing, natural sleep.

Emotions affect every aspect of your life, from how you process information to your interactions with other people. Many don’t understand how emotions are formed and accept them as they come, never taking the time to learn how to control and release them. When your body is ruled by negative emotions trapped inside, you attract and perceive experiences resonating with your emotional state.

Do you want to take control of your anger and find freedom from stress and anxiety? Here’s a 6-step guide that will help you. You can learn how to control and manage your anger in the right way so that you can avoid any form of adverse consequences. You can either let anger take control of you and damage your life, or you can learn the techniques and strategies to take control of your anger and completely avoid all its bad effects on your body and your life.

Since Dr. Stephen Porges has developed Polyvagal theory to explain how our autonomic nervous system controls our physical reactions as well as our emotional reactions, a lot of research and study has gone into this hypothesis to see how the working of our nervous system relates to our physical and mental health. The findings were mind-blowing, as the vagus nerve was actually found to hold the key to good physical and mental health to a degree that was never thought possible.

Discover the healing power of expressive arts with this hands-on guide to using creative mindfulness to reduce stress, find presence, and unlock self-knowledge. Expressive arts educator Rachel Rose weaves together mindfulness practice and art therapy to demonstrate how tapping into your own innate creativity can help you find peace in a stressful world.

The popularity of meditation and relaxation is increasing as more people discover its benefits. Meditation is a habitual process of training your mind to focus and redirect your thoughts. You can use it to increase awareness of yourself and your surroundings. Many people think of it as a way to reduce stress and develop concentration. People also use the practice to develop other beneficial habits and feelings, such as creating a positive mood and outlook, self-discipline, healthy sleep patterns and even increased pain tolerance.

Meet Jay and Kay. They’re twins, and like many teenagers their age, they’re dealing with stress and anxiety. One day, on their way to school, they have a nice conversation with their old family friend and youth soccer coach Mr. Erwin, who shows them a special garden he created in his backyard. The garden serves as both a place and a metaphor for Mr. Erwin to share a powerful paradigm and practical strategies to help the twins overcome their fear, stress, and anxiety.

Una guía intuitiva hacia una de las tres religiones mayoritarias del mundo y hacia la sabiduría que hay detrás de su filosofía y sus enseñanzas. Esta es la guía ideal para cualquiera que esté buscando ampliar su comprensión de esta extraordinaria religión y la forma en que sus enseñanzas pueden transformar la forma en que vivimos.

Are you speeding up and rushing around when anxious, stressed, or afraid? Seven Percent Slower is a friendly, easy-to-listen-to guide to understanding and breaking the speed habit that fuels your anxiety and stress fires. When anxiety, stress, and fear show up, you speed up. The bad news is that this is making things worse for you. The good news is that you can learn to break the speed habit. If you are on a quest to find a calmer, less stressed, and less frantic life, learning to slow down can go a long way toward achieving that goal.

This audiobook offers a practical overview of acceptance and commitment therapy. Specific techniques for specific applications are given. ACT as it has been implemented for several disorders and problem behaviors is described. You'll learn how ACT has successfully been used or may be used to treat psychological disorders: post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety disorders, depression, substance abuse (nicotine among the substances), and obsessive compulsive disorder.

Weightless. Calm. Meditative. Free. These are words people from all over the world use to describe what it is to float. In this long-awaited book, Shane Stott shares his personal journey and professional insights into the Float Cure. For millions of people floating is not only a method of healing and meditation, but a journey to a higher state of wellness and being. With new scientific research illuminating the multifaceted benefits of floating, and the practice becoming more available, the time to float is now.

Breathing is at the core of everything we do. Breath is life. The Breathing Revolution is an empowering and inspiring guide to breathing practices that can ease symptoms of anxiety and depression. Grounded in science and enriched with sensitivity, understanding and personal experience, it offers an accessible seven-day programme of exercises that can be truly life-changing.

Did you know your body has a “chill-out” button? The vagus nerve plays an important role in the gut-brain axis, which affects your mood and has been implicated in the development of depression, anxiety, and chronic stress.

Anxiety, stress, and depression can make life feel difficult and or miserable. Can you take control of anxiety, stress, and depression and get your life back? Bring positivity, happiness, and peaceful feelings back into your days and life. Absolutely you can.