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7 Self-Care Solutions on the Cheap

7 Self-Care Solutions on the Cheap

Life is hectic. Life is stressful. All of us are searching for that sweet relief, but not all of us have unlimited funds to throw at those trendy self-care tactics and products that cost a fortune. Alive Explorations is here with solutions. Read on to learn some...

9 Steps to Transforming Emotions Mindfully

Mindfulness can be a fantastic tool for identifying, coping with, and even resolving difficult feelings and self-limiting behavioral patterns. This mindfulness technique can also help when we struggle with impulsivity and anxiety. If you struggle with anxiety, it is...

Forgiveness: For Suckers or Saints?

This week, my work with people has presented a theme: Forgiveness. What is it? How do we do it? Why would we want to? And how do we forgive while staying safe? The first thing that comes to mind when I hear these questions is the famous Nelson Mandela quote:...

How to Get More of What You Want in Your Relationship

Not getting your needs met in your relationships? We’ve all been there and it can be challenging to resist impulsive reactions to the pain it can cause us. We might push hard to be understood by the other person, which can leave them feeling rejected, pressured, and...

Stop Drop and Roll: Radical Acceptance Through Mindfulness

It’s amazing to see the shifts in people as they’re presented with a new possibility. Initially they may respond with resistance as their fear warns them to stay put in whatever routine they’ve been caught up in . But if they see that resistance, stop the thought,...

Life Surfing: Overcoming Chaos One Wave at a Time

“You can’t stop the waves but you can learn to surf.” -Jon Kabat Zinn The waves in life are constant and we can always count on change. We may even get really good at surfing certain kinds and sizes of waves. And when we do, we may get excited to try out our skills on...