How to Prevent Re-Entry Overwhelm & Fatigue
Learn some tips to limit unnecessary stress, overwhelm, and exhaustion as you continue to adjust to "re-entry" and the "new normal".
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Melanie Lopes, MFT
- Jun 1, 2021
- 4 min
Making Gratitude a Regular Practice
Learn more about the benefits of gratitude and some tips for how to make gratitude a regular practice.
Melanie Lopes, MFT
- May 19, 2021
- 3 min
Breathing to Reduce Anxiety & Stress
Here are five breathing exercises to help calm your body and mind, relieve anxiety and stress, and reduce muscle tension.
Melanie Lopes, MFT
- May 4, 2021
- 4 min
How to Get Some Perspective
Here are some ideas to help you get some perspective when you're feeling stuck and overwhelmed.
Melanie Lopes, MFT
- Apr 20, 2021
- 4 min
Always In a Hurry? Slow Down That Sense of Urgency
Feeling a false sense of urgency can be a tough habit to break. Learn how to slow down that sense of urgency.
Melanie Lopes, MFT
- Apr 6, 2021
- 4 min
How Can I Avoid Avoidance?
Learn some tips to help you start feeling more comfortable with the uncomfortable and break the avoidance habit.
Melanie Lopes, MFT
- Mar 30, 2021
- 5 min
Calm Your Anxiety & Stress: Self-Soothing Techniques
Discover ways to effectively comfort yourself and calm your stress and anxiety with simple self-soothing techniques.
Melanie Lopes, MFT
- Mar 23, 2021
- 3 min
Can I Get Rid of My Stress & Anxiety?
Completely getting rid of stress and anxiety is just not that easy. But you can learn new ways to reduce stress and manage anxiety better.
Melanie Lopes, MFT
- Mar 16, 2021
- 4 min
Is Patience Still A Virtue?
Learn more about how to deal with impatience and how to help yourself remain patient when needed.
Melanie Lopes, MFT
- Mar 9, 2021
- 5 min
Procrastination is a Coping Strategy
Learn more about why you procrastinate and discover some helpful tips to help break the procrastination habit.
Melanie Lopes, MFT
- Mar 2, 2021
- 6 min
8 Steps to Overcome Perfectionism
Learn to let go, calm your fears, quiet the inner critic, and feel better about yourself and your achievements.
Melanie Lopes, MFT
- Feb 23, 2021
- 6 min
Fight, Flight, Freeze, or Appease?
Learn about these four responses to stress and how they can show up in everyday life. Plus, learn the pros and cons of each.
Melanie Lopes, MFT
- Dec 28, 2020
- 5 min
Staying Grounded: Taking a Break from Strong Emotions
Learn grounding techniques to help you find relief from strong and overwhelming emotions.
Melanie Lopes, MFT
- Dec 1, 2020
- 5 min
Ask & Receive: Having the Courage to Get Feedback, Help & Support
Want to get unstuck? Take a closer look at the value of asking for and receiving feedback, help, and support.
Melanie Lopes, MFT
- Aug 7, 2020
- 7 min
How to Make Time for Yourself
Simple ways to carve out time for yourself to relax and unwind.
Melanie Lopes, MFT
- Feb 18, 2020
- 4 min
Find New Ways to Manage Your Stress
Simple stress management strategies to help reduce anxiety and overwhelm and give yourself a break.
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