meditation

If you need some ideas to improve your self care routine, I’ve got three things you can try right here in Tyler.

Each episode is only about 20 minutes and provides a good foundation of knowledge, in a delightfully easy to understand way, that can get you started.

Some confuse solitude with being lonely. But this is different. It's choosing to spend time getting to know yourself--almost as you would a friend.

Give yourself this time. Guard it as if your happiness depends on it. The better you take care of yourself, the better you can care for others.

So many apps to choose from now. I thought I'd share some of my favorites & what I like specifically about each one so you can can find the right one--for YOU.

Some confuse solitude with being lonely. But this is different. It's choosing to spend time getting to know yourself--almost as you would a friend.

Whenever you feel worry start to arise, engage in an activity that brings you "down to earth." Do this hour by hour. Moment by moment, if you need to.

Begin practicing being present where you are. Start by showing up for even the smallest moments. Show up for your life today. That’s where you begin.

After her own struggle with anxiety & depression, Tyler native Colleen Long was inspired to share the tools that were so helpful to her. The triathlon was born.

After a few minutes I become more accustomed to the quiet and my brain calms. I start to notice the sounds of nature. Then, the ideas start to come.

Dark emotions can finally drive us to seek new solutions. So one day, in a particularly anxious moment, I decided to meditate for just five minutes.

One of the best ways to avoid getting stuck in our thoughts is to get out into the physical world. Call a friend. Have coffee with your brother. Go to the gym.