Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare. ~ Audre Lorde
Anxiety? Panic attacks? PTSD? Stress?
Have you ever tried to hack yourself to help balance emotions, with very simple and comfortable "self-hugs"?
https://hackingwithcare.in/2017/11/self-holding-hacks/
Very easy and useful hack to learn and share around!
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Self-Holding Hacks
guidelines for a simple yet powerful exercise, if you give it a chance. The simultaneous placing of hands on – and thus connecting of- important centers (brain, heart, stomach..) can have an effect on the nervous system and help balance emotions on a daily basis. Importantly, it can open a “path back home” to a calm composed state in case of a crisis/panic.
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MÃOZADA - The Handshake : A (tactical) hands massage manual
https://hackingwithcare.in/wiki/doku.php/maozada
We are happy to share a manual we have created for everyone to enjoy simple yet powerful hands massage.
You are free to print, copy, circulate, and remix as you please. It was conceived as a gift; please use it as such.
Love to our friends and to all those yet-strangers who will become friends after a good handshake! <3
A few words on ethical conduct in massage
https://hackingwithcare.in/wiki/doku.php/a_few_words_on_ethical_conduct_in_massage
* Always observe the precautions and contraindications, consult...
* No discriminative or prejudiced speech, attitude or behaviour, no violence, harassment..
* Observe hygiene and safety rules..
* Be transparent and honest about your actual qualifications ..
* Do not give a massage to someone who is not quite sure they want one..
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