Self-soothing is defined as an individual's efforts or capacity to calm themselves while in a state of emotional distress (Wright, 2009). It is a key aspect of well-being as it helps us stay regulated ...

When the world starts to feel heavy or hopeless, it's easy to lose sight of the good, even if you once believed it deeply.

Teachers can set up hands-on exploration to promote young students’ ability to calm themselves when emotions are running high ...

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 ...

Simple practices that soothe your mind when meditation just isn’t cutting it. My most recent attempt at meditating was pretty embarrassing. I downloaded an app that my friend swears by and had planned ...

I’m no stranger to anxiety, and stimulation hits me harder than many. But I’m grateful because decades of this taught me everything about staying calm. Mental wellness is maintained through sound ...

This verse comes from Chapter 6, Verse 26 of the Bhagavad Gita, a chapter devoted almost entirely to the inner science of ...

Mixtapes spinning on Walkmans. Afternoons unsupervised after school, mastering self-reliance before age ten. Dial-up internet was arriving as they entered the workforce. Generation X navigated ...

For all the digital tools and AI-guided apps that can help us navigate our mental health and wellbeing, you can't get there without spending time away from screens. Or, in the more succinct language ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Nerves are a natural phenomenon for athletes. I always was a nervous Nellie getting ready to step up on ...