32 Articles by Kaia Roman
Kaia Roman
I Tried Ketamine Therapy For Anxiety & This Was My Experience
When my pandemic-induced anxiety reached an all-time high, I started exploring other treatment options.
5-4-3-2-1: Try This Simple Mindfulness Exercise To Quell Anxiety
Mindfulness practices have been my saving grace.
3 Breathing Techniques For Instant Calm When Things Get Chaotic
Bookmark them for the next time you feel yourself getting worked up.
5 Ways A Mindfulness Teacher Cultivates An Inner Sense Of Calm
We always have a choice in how we respond.
Need To Calm Down? Try This Easy Vagus Nerve Breathing Exercise
It's all about stimulating the vagus nerve.
The Next Time Negative Thoughts Take Over, Do This
Bookmark this one for the next time you have a bad day.
5 Mindfulness Techniques For People Who Think They Can't Meditate
After years of trying—and failing—to meditate, I came across these 5 tools.
I Was Depressed & Anxious Until I Started Doing These 4 Things
Turn up the dial on joy.
Everyone In My Minimalist Family Lives Out Of 2 Suitcases. Here's What It's Like
I know this is an unconventional choice, but for us, it's the right one.
15 Quotes That Will Inspire You To Chase Those Big, Beautiful Dreams
"Keep your face always toward the sunshine—and shadows will fall behind you."
5 Easy Breathing Techniques To Calm Your Kid (And Relax The Whole Family)
As a mindfulness teacher in an elementary school, I know that even my kindergarten students feel stress sometimes. Here are the fun breathing methods...
The Brain Chemicals That Make You Happy (And How To Trigger Them)
Once we understand how our feel-good hormones and neurotransmitters work, we can use them to our advantage.
So THIS Is Why Gratitude Makes Us Happier
Through my journey, I’ve learned the nitty-gritty, biological reasons that gratitude can make you happy.
The 30-Second Mindfulness Practice That'll Change Your Life
After a day of teaching mindfulness to elementary school students, it dawned on me that most adults probably don't know the simple tools I'm sharing...
Are You An Introvert? Here's How To Stay Balanced In An Extroverted World
I've only recently admitted that I'm an introvert. I spent the past 40 years pushing myself to be outgoing, chatty, and social in an attempt to fit...
Why We Face Challenges + How To Overcome Them
Recently, I saw a friend for the first time in a couple of years. We caught up over coffee, and I realized I was telling her the same kinds of stories...
You DO Have A Story To Tell. Here's How To Start Writing It
Everyone has a personal narrative
5 Things To Remember When You're Going Through A Rough Patch
Because life never seems to just coast along, calm and smooth, for very long