Comments on: 10 Ways to Self-Soothe (Part One) http://www.goddessguidebook.com/10-ways-to-self-soothe/ Goddess Circle, Blog, Courses & Calendar Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:22:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Erin http://www.goddessguidebook.com/10-ways-to-self-soothe/comment-page-1/#comment-33853 Erin Fri, 29 Oct 2010 03:28:59 +0000 http://www.goddessguidebook.com/?p=1834#comment-33853 Thank you so much for this wonderful and inspirational website. I recently moved out of my parents home for the first time at age 25 (I never went away to college either, so this was a big shock to me). I started to get (again) panic attacks and general anxiety. I went back to therapy and with the help of my therapist, realized that I never learned how to self-soothe. I came upon this site and it has given me so much support and made me realize it is not just me who needs to learn self-love. I have always depended on others to fill this need for me, and I am only learning now how to do it for myself. Candles, tea, funny TV, cuddly blankets, and my boyfriend's T-shirt when he is not around are all things that help me cope on a day-to-day basis. Also working out and listening to music are very helpful to me. Thank you again, I wish you well! Thank you so much for this wonderful and inspirational website. I recently moved out of my parents home for the first time at age 25 (I never went away to college either, so this was a big shock to me). I started to get (again) panic attacks and general anxiety. I went back to therapy and with the help of my therapist, realized that I never learned how to self-soothe. I came upon this site and it has given me so much support and made me realize it is not just me who needs to learn self-love. I have always depended on others to fill this need for me, and I am only learning now how to do it for myself. Candles, tea, funny TV, cuddly blankets, and my boyfriend’s T-shirt when he is not around are all things that help me cope on a day-to-day basis. Also working out and listening to music are very helpful to me. Thank you again, I wish you well!

]]> By: My road to recovery from Generalized Anxiety Disorder | Crunchy Domestic Goddess http://www.goddessguidebook.com/10-ways-to-self-soothe/comment-page-1/#comment-4175 My road to recovery from Generalized Anxiety Disorder | Crunchy Domestic Goddess Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:16:47 +0000 http://www.goddessguidebook.com/?p=1834#comment-4175 [...] Leonie at Goddess Guidebook wrote 10 Ways to Self-Soothe [...] [...] Leonie at Goddess Guidebook wrote 10 Ways to Self-Soothe [...]

]]> By: The Sixth Way to Self Soothe | Goddess Guidebook http://www.goddessguidebook.com/10-ways-to-self-soothe/comment-page-1/#comment-2023 The Sixth Way to Self Soothe | Goddess Guidebook Mon, 23 Feb 2009 02:51:15 +0000 http://www.goddessguidebook.com/?p=1834#comment-2023 [...] last week we’ve been talking about Self Soothing (Parts One & Two [...] [...] last week we’ve been talking about Self Soothing (Parts One & Two [...]

]]> By: chris zydel http://www.goddessguidebook.com/10-ways-to-self-soothe/comment-page-1/#comment-2013 chris zydel Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:47:10 +0000 http://www.goddessguidebook.com/?p=1834#comment-2013 P.S. You are the best!!!! <abbr><em>chris zydel’s last blog post..<a href="http://creativejuicesarts.blogs.com/creativejuicesarts/2009/02/conquering-those-nasty-creative-saboteurs.html" rel="nofollow">CONQUERING THOSE NASTY, INNER CREATIVE SABOTEURS</a></abbr></em> P.S. You are the best!!!!

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]]> By: chris zydel http://www.goddessguidebook.com/10-ways-to-self-soothe/comment-page-1/#comment-2012 chris zydel Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:45:39 +0000 http://www.goddessguidebook.com/?p=1834#comment-2012 Dear Leonie, Thank you so much for this wonderful list and for the reminder to be kind to our own sweet selves. It is so important to listen to what we feel and to give our sensitive souls exactly what we need. Take care of yourself darlin'..... as well as you take care of us! Hugs, Chris Dear Leonie,

Thank you so much for this wonderful list and for the reminder to be kind to our own sweet selves. It is so important to listen to what we feel and to give our sensitive souls exactly what we need.

Take care of yourself darlin’….. as well as you take care of us!

Hugs,
Chris

]]> By: Rebecca http://www.goddessguidebook.com/10-ways-to-self-soothe/comment-page-1/#comment-2011 Rebecca Thu, 19 Feb 2009 23:39:30 +0000 http://www.goddessguidebook.com/?p=1834#comment-2011 My friend (an omnivore) said she has also has issues with meat, unless she's eating free-range happy cows. Love this post, and the next. Where are your pictures :) My friend (an omnivore) said she has also has issues with meat, unless she’s eating free-range happy cows.

Love this post, and the next. Where are your pictures :)

]]> By: 10 Ways to Self-Soothe (Part Two) | Goddess Guidebook http://www.goddessguidebook.com/10-ways-to-self-soothe/comment-page-1/#comment-2003 10 Ways to Self-Soothe (Part Two) | Goddess Guidebook Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:30:11 +0000 http://www.goddessguidebook.com/?p=1834#comment-2003 [...] part two of our series in Self-Soothing. [...] [...] part two of our series in Self-Soothing. [...]

]]> By: brandi http://www.goddessguidebook.com/10-ways-to-self-soothe/comment-page-1/#comment-2000 brandi Tue, 17 Feb 2009 13:25:03 +0000 http://www.goddessguidebook.com/?p=1834#comment-2000 ugh. I had a burger that did not agree with me last night. And I was feeling sluggish so I didn't do art before bed. and woke up from nighmares. parched. about a gallon of water and some early morning dancing and a breakfast of yogurt and tea packed and ready to go have got my groove back. so totally completely understand this. (and I can't watch scary or violent movies either.) ugh.

I had a burger that did not agree with me last night. And I was feeling sluggish so I didn’t do art before bed.

and woke up from nighmares. parched.

about a gallon of water and some early morning dancing and a breakfast of yogurt and tea packed and ready to go have got my groove back.

so totally completely understand this.

(and I can’t watch scary or violent movies either.)

]]> By: Donna http://www.goddessguidebook.com/10-ways-to-self-soothe/comment-page-1/#comment-1999 Donna Mon, 16 Feb 2009 23:24:10 +0000 http://www.goddessguidebook.com/?p=1834#comment-1999 Thank you for another beautiful and practical post, Leonie. I too am very protective of myself, movie & tv-wise - I refuse to watch horror, war or crime, or anything that ridicules or belittles the spirit. (Which means I don't get to see a lot of tv these days lol!) One thing I am not very good at is self-soothing. I've realised lately that I have very few tools to 'remove' myself from a spiralling negative mindset - particularly when it is people or outside criticism (implied or explicit) that I am worrying about. I do try things like meditatation, or having a shower, or changing what I'm doing - but the worries are very hard to transform. I often lapse very easily into 'mind-numbing' rather than transformational practices - watching tv, drinking a glass of wine, eating, or compulsive reading - anything to switch off the thoughts! So, thank you for prioritising self-soothing! It has brought this to the forefront of my mind again - and given me some new things to try :) Thank you for another beautiful and practical post, Leonie.

I too am very protective of myself, movie & tv-wise – I refuse to watch horror, war or crime, or anything that ridicules or belittles the spirit. (Which means I don’t get to see a lot of tv these days lol!)

One thing I am not very good at is self-soothing. I’ve realised lately that I have very few tools to ‘remove’ myself from a spiralling negative mindset – particularly when it is people or outside criticism (implied or explicit) that I am worrying about. I do try things like meditatation, or having a shower, or changing what I’m doing – but the worries are very hard to transform. I often lapse very easily into ‘mind-numbing’ rather than transformational practices – watching tv, drinking a glass of wine, eating, or compulsive reading – anything to switch off the thoughts!

So, thank you for prioritising self-soothing! It has brought this to the forefront of my mind again – and given me some new things to try :)

]]> By: Elizabeth http://www.goddessguidebook.com/10-ways-to-self-soothe/comment-page-1/#comment-1998 Elizabeth Mon, 16 Feb 2009 22:57:16 +0000 http://www.goddessguidebook.com/?p=1834#comment-1998 Thanks, Leonie. That was just what I needed right now. I'm feeling a little sensitive myself this morning. I've never really thought about ways to self-soothe but I can think of one or two things that help. Giving myself permission not to do anything can help, not to be so focused on achieving things. We all need time to mooch around in our pyjamas and stare out the window. The other thing is working in my garden. Sometimes the best way to ground yourself is to do it literally, as you know. In fact, I think I might do some weeding right now... Thanks, Leonie. That was just what I needed right now. I’m feeling a little sensitive myself this morning.

I’ve never really thought about ways to self-soothe but I can think of one or two things that help. Giving myself permission not to do anything can help, not to be so focused on achieving things. We all need time to mooch around in our pyjamas and stare out the window.

The other thing is working in my garden. Sometimes the best way to ground yourself is to do it literally, as you know.

In fact, I think I might do some weeding right now…

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