The four most common strategies that most people rely on when they feel threatened are to: Dismantling these kneejerk reactions is a courageous process that requires both self-awareness and self-disclosure, but the results are transformational, Taylor says. The key is to focus on your own experience, without blaming or criticizing your partner. Ask Yourself: What’s Getting Triggered? In other words: Be mindful and investigate your own strong reactions to see what old trauma or wound might be getting triggered before you lash out or withdraw....

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Cool Gymnast Hairstyle Ideas to Try Cool Gymnast Hairstyle Ideas to Try 1. The French Braid A classic choice for a reason, the french braid is the best way to keep your hair away from your face without committing to a tightly pulled-back look. This particular braid manages to be infinitely more flattering than your basic three-strand braid by starting out with a deep side part. Pulling a few pieces out to frame your face is another easy way to soften what’s often a harsher style....

So how do you make your marriage a priority? You put it first! You always have time for the things you put first! (And everything else will fall into place.) Easier said than done though, right? There are SO many things that are important- how do you make time for them all? That’s a question I’ve been struggling with for years. The trickiest part of being a wife and mom is figuring out the balancing act....

This is where practices like the body scan can help—is that tight chest a symptom of serious illness, or is it more likely anxiety? Anxiety usually passes pretty quickly, while symptoms of illness can last for days. In shorter moments in the day, we might not have the time away from family or work for a forty-minute body scan, or even if we had time, anxiety can really cut into our ability to pay attention....