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Many of us will experience stress and anxiety at some point in our lives. While stress and anxiety may look similar in our bodies and emotions they have different points of origin. Understanding the difference is necessary for determining the best solution.

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When fight or flight mode is activated, relaxing breathing practices can be a way to regulate your emotions and neutralize your nervous system.

Try the following exercise:

Inhale for 4 seconds

Hold your breath for 7 seconds

Exhale for 8 seconds

Repeat this pattern for 5 minutes or as long as you’d like.

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We often hear the word boundaries but are unclear on how to put them into practical use. Setting boundaries helps give us clear guidelines and limits around our time, energy, space, finances and bodies, thoughts, etc. Here are a few examples for personal boundaries you can implement and practice.

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As the seasons change our days become shorter, darker and colder. Our bodies may start to feel heavy, more fatigues and seasonal affective disorder may start to creep in. Here are 6 ways to help manage the winter blues.

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Depression can take many forms and sometimes we may miss the signs. Depression is a serious medical condition that can heavily impact your everyday life. If you find that you may be struggling please seek help from a licensed mental health professional. If you find yourself in an emergency please call +1(800) 273-8255 immediately or visit your nearest hospital.

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Having healthy and supportive relationships can have tremendous benefits for your health and overall well being. In today's world it can be hard to know how to create such support systems in your day-to-day life. Try a few of these few tips as you work on building your support circle.

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