Forward Momentum

Creative tips, tools, and techniques to help you manage the stressors of life and keep you moving forward.

Dahlia Rifkin Dahlia Rifkin

Just Breathe

A few weeks ago, while watching the Netflix movie The Prom, I was struck by the song “Just Breathe.” The main character, seventeen year old Emma Nolen, sings, “Just close your eyes, and count to ten. Go to your happy place and then. Try not to combust. Just breathe.” In this song, she describes the challenges of being gay in a town that does not accept her for who she is. Her mantra “Just breathe” is a reminder that she can overcome obstacles by trusting herself, taking a breath, and continuing to move forward without “combusting” or letting others bring her down. Although Emma’s message is simple, her reminder to just breathe is exactly what we all need sometimes.

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Dahlia Rifkin Dahlia Rifkin

Movement and The Pandemic: Find Strength

Is the pandemic making you feel disconnected, overwhelmed, and exhausted? Maybe you have less energy and less motivation to complete tasks? Physical movement activities can help you cope with pandemic stress and low motivation, by helping you become present in your body and find strength and energy to keep you moving forward.

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