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The STOP skill is a deceptively simple but powerful way to interrupt impulsive reactions and reduce people-pleasing. Here are the steps: Stop. Take a step back. Observe. Proceed mindfully. When emotions like anger, anxiety, or defensiveness spike, start by pausing your body and words. Step back physically or mentally. Then...

When It’s Too Much to Bear. . . Sometimes we are faced with crises that seem insurmountable.  We fight reality in our mind.  This CAN’T be happening to me.  When we refuse to accept something hard, like a breakup, a job loss, or a chronic illness, we tend to pile...

Do you often feel exhausted and irritable, wondering why even small tasks feel overwhelming? This may be a sign of impending burnout. Many of us in the DMV live in “go mode” all the time and aim to rest only once everything is done (which is basically never). It’s easy...

You know the scenario. You are trying to get through to your partner. You are trying to tell them you’re hurt, and they are closed off, unavailable. You want to get in their face and say, “Hello?!! Did you hear me!? I’m talking to you!!” Want to turn this around?...