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22 ArticlesRelaxation →

  • Postural Integration
  • Diaphragmatic Breathing
  • Bellows Breathing / Breath of Fire
  • Self-Hypnosis

10 ArticlesEmotions →

  • Clarifying Emotions
  • Postural Integration
  • Physical Exercise
  • Gratitude Practice

9 ArticlesCompassion →

  • Forgiveness Meditation
  • Gratitude Practice
  • Transforming Ill Will
  • Taking Other Viewpoints / Tunnel-Busting

9 ArticlesSelf Compassion →

  • Writing for Self-Compassion
  • Self-Compassion Pause
  • Self-Advocacy
  • Scheduling Worry Time

8 ArticlesCalmness →

  • Bellows Breathing / Breath of Fire
  • Scheduling Worry Time
  • Overcoming Anxious Thoughts
  • Establishing Safety

7 ArticlesJoy →

  • Chanting / Devotional Singing
  • Nature Walks
  • Humor Therapy
  • Affirmations

7 ArticlesWell Being →

  • Taking in the Good. A Walking Meditation.
  • Building Your Social Support Network
  • Transforming Ill Will
  • Three Good Things Exercise

6 ArticlesLove →

  • Chanting / Devotional Singing
  • Transforming Anger
  • Tonglen
  • Seeing Yourself With Love

6 ArticlesClarity & grounding →

  • Keeping Silence
  • Fasting
  • Scheduling Worry Time
  • Overcoming Anxious Thoughts

5 ArticlesPeace →

  • Keeping Silence
  • Taking in the Good
  • Self-Compassion Pause
  • Sky Gazing

5 ArticlesSpiritual Insight →

  • The Twelve Steps
  • Keeping Silence
  • Fasting
  • Altar Making

5 ArticlesCreativity →

  • Chanting / Devotional Singing
  • Altar Making
  • Working with a Nightmare
  • Shadow Exercise

5 ArticlesHappiness →

  • Physical Exercise
  • Gratitude Practice
  • Transforming Ill Will
  • Three Good Things Exercise

5 ArticlesValues →

  • Altar Making
  • Self-Affirmation to Reduce Self-Control Failure
  • Realizing Intention
  • Identifying Personal Values

4 ArticlesLetting go →

  • Letting Go
  • Earth Descent Meditation
  • Do Nothing Meditation
  • Basic Relaxation Meditation

4 ArticlesConcentration →

  • Trataka – Eye Gazing
  • Eating Meditation
  • Easy Rest
  • Concentration

4 ArticlesKindness →

  • Community Service / Charity
  • Writing for Self-Compassion
  • Using RAIN
  • Having an Inner Smile

4 ArticlesSelf Discovery →

  • Tracking Your Mood
  • Time Management
  • Taking Other Viewpoints / Tunnel-Busting
  • Shadow Exercise

3 ArticlesJudgement / Self-Judgement →

  • Nutritional Intervention
  • Writing for Self-Compassion
  • Lovingkindness

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