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This 10-page tool walks the reader through some positive ways to deal with an emotional hangover following trauma or stress. Each step cites the scientific research that supports the healing method. There is also a journaling component included.
Page 1: Introduction to an emotional hangover
Page 2: 7 techniques, inspirational quote, and journaling component
Page 3: 5 techniques, inspirational quote, and journaling component
Page 4: 3 techniques, inspirational quote, and journaling component
Page 5-10: various journaling pages to support the above guide
Here are the studies and articles cited in this tool:
https://www.sleepscore.com/how-to-rest-your-way-to-less-stress/
https://www.brainscape.com/academy/water-stress-dehydration-anxiety/
https://www.everydayhealth.com/wellness/united-states-of-stress/ultimate-diet-guide-stress-management/
https://www.stanforddaily.com/2017/12/06/when-stress-induced-indulgences-are-okay/
https://www.healthline.com/health/chronic-pain/hot-bath-benefits-sento-furo-japanese-bathing
https://positivepsychology.com/benefits-of-journaling/
https://www.healthline.com/health/benefits-of-burning-sage
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3734071/
https://www.mindful.org/10-things-we-know-about-the-science-of-meditation/
https://www.natureandforesttherapy.org/about/science#:~:text=Forest%20bathing%20catalyzes%20increased%20parasympathetic,system%20is%20being%20triggered%20less.
https://www.healthline.com/health/grounding#:~:text=Grounding%2C%20also%20called%20earthing%2C%20is,positive%20effects%20on%20your%20body.
http://ccare.stanford.edu/uncategorized/the-scientific-benefits-of-self-compassion-infographic/
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/08/fashion/this-is-your-skin-on-stress.html
https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/exercising-to-relax#:~:text=Exercise%20reduces%20levels%20of%20the,natural%20painkillers%20and%20mood%20elevators.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2921311/
https://www.nytimes.com/guides/well/how-to-meditate