Good morning, sunshine squad! Time to grab your Selfpause fix of the day! We are SO READY for today! We are ready to motivate you all the while throwing some science in the mix (because we're fancy like that).

The fancy stuff we found:

• A study that shows how mindfulness and anxiety are connected in opposite ways and provides evidence for this relationship

• An article highlights how the U.S. Army in Hawaii is helping build mindfulness awareness

• 7 affirmations for lessening anxiety

When we experience stress, it triggers a chain reaction in our body, however, mindfulness can act as a protective factor by calming this chain reaction

Feeling anxious? Mindfulness might just be the answer you've been searching for! According to a study by the APA (American Psychological Association), practicing mindfulness can help reduce anxiety and its negative effects on the body.

Here's what the study found:

• 🧠 Mindfulness and anxiety are inversely related, meaning the more mindful you are, the less anxious you feel.

• 📈 The study reviewed self-report measures, behavioral, electrophysiological, hemodynamic, and biological studies to provide evidence for this relationship.

• 🧘‍♀️ Practicing mindfulness can downregulate the HPA axis activity (aka the stress response) via a parasympathetic pathway, protecting you from the negative effects of anxiety.

So, next time you're feeling anxious, take a deep breath and try some mindfulness exercises. 🙏

THE 808 STATE OF MIND: MINDFULNESS IN THE US ARMY

The Army Substance Abuse Program organized cultural and environmental service trips in Hawaii to promote healthy habits and mindfulness during Alcohol Awareness Month.

WHAT THE ARMY HAS COVERED:

• Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment participated in alcohol-free activities, including working with land conservationists, learning about native plants, practicing mindfulness meditation, gardening, and land maintenance.

• The initiative aimed to provide Soldiers with positive alternatives to high-risk alcohol use and help them appreciate Hawaii's natural beauty and history. Feedback from participants showed a positive impact on their perspectives and behaviors.

HERE ARE SOME AFFIRMATIONS TO GET YOU THROUGH!

1. I choose to release anxiety from my mind.

2. I trust in my ability to handle challenges with calmness and clarity.

3. I embrace the present moment with a peaceful heart.

4. I am safe and secure, knowing that everything will unfold in its own time.

5. I have the strength and resilience to overcome anxiety.

6. Each breath I take brings relaxation and tranquility to my body and mind.

7. I replace fear with confidence.

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