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CBS 2's Marie Saavedra talks to the experts and provides quick tips on easing your mind and improving your life!
Embracing ease for your mental healthHow to make a "gratitude jar" for your mental healthHow to be a joy cultivatorMake your memories black and white | Mental Health MinuteMental Health Minute: Slow down for summerBenefits of volunteering for your mental health
Shift your location to reset your brainSmall steps towards a big goal for your mental healthColor outside the lines for your mental healthCoping with caregiver stressComplete the last step for your mental health
Schedule time for your worries | Mental Health MinuteChange your storyTackling the what ifsReward yourself for your mental healthTake a really deep breath | Mental Health Minute
Bring nature inside for your mental healthMental health and heart healthEase your sickness fearsThe "Let Them" theory from Mel RobbinsCall out your own negative self-talk
Managing winter blues with a happy lightCreate a personal board of directors for your mental healthHeck yes or heck noThe benefits of being of service to othersWrite down your thoughts for your mental health
Benefits of listening to an audiobookJoin a class for your mental healthTry crafting to calm downEat dark chocolate for your mental healthTake a photography walk for your mental health
Dealing with election anxietyGet outside to lighten your moodMaintaining mental balance during bad newsThe power of poetry for your mental healthCreate a love note folder to boost your mood
Benefits of playing with slime, sensory activitiesIdentifying feelings to healHelping a friend with bad newsTry a 3-minute mental makeoverBuilding your confidence
Shaking off the “should” for your mental healthStay in the moment for your mental healthCreating an art journal for your mental healthCreating a ritual to improve your mental healthStay present and grab a coloring book
Use guided imagery to calm downTips to practice generous listeningGive yourself grace and have better daySpend time journaling to relaxFind incentives to change your behavior
Use your thoughts to calm your bodyScheduling some “me” timeTry five-finger breathing to destressWrite yourself a permission slip, here's whyGet moving to feel better
Forgive others to release your stressGet outside for a Mental Health MinuteCrying relieves stress, here's howMental Health Minute: Spend more time with your petsHelp your child unwind, calm down
Get out nervous energy with an exercise bandBenefit of fidget toys for your mental healthMental Health Minute: Plan ahead for spring break activitiesMental Health Minute: Proactive disciplineMental Health Minute: Poses for better sleep
Mental Health Minute: The benefit of saying noMental Health Minute: Create a sensory boxMental Health Minute: Releasing tensionMental Health Minute: Focus on what you're addingMental Health Minute: Mood boosting activities
Mental Health Minute: Belly breathingMental Health Minute: Take a dance breakMental Health Minute: Feeling gratefulMental Health Minute: Five-finger breathingMental Health Minute: Find a resolution partner
Mental Health Minute: Be purposefully ImperfectMental Health Minute: Get lost in a storyMental Health Minute: Clean to calm your mindMental Health Minute: Laughing equals better healthMental Health Minute: Take a tech break
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Marie Saavedra joined the CBS2 Chicago news team in October 2020 as an anchor. She grew up in Evanston and is a graduate of the Missouri School of Journalism.
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