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Diane Lang shared thisSelf‑Soothing vs. Self‑Care — Why Both Matter for Your Well‑Being Supporting our mental and emotional health isn’t one‑size‑fits‑all. Two practices often mentioned together: self‑soothing and self‑care serve different purposes, yet both are essential for maintaining balance. Understanding the difference helps us choose what we need in the moment and build healthier long‑term habits. Self‑soothing refers to immediate, in‑the‑moment strategies that help calm the body and mind during stress, overwhelm, or emotional discomfort. It's when you need instant relief. These techniques don’t solve the underlying issue, but they help us regulate our nervous system so we can think more clearly. Examples of self-soothing Deep breathing to reduce tension Grounding techniques to bring attention back to the present such as the 5-4-3-2-1 Warm beverages that create comfort like chamomile tea Soothing music to shift our mood Sensory tools like soft textures or calming scents- lavender is a great scent for calming Self‑care is intentional, ongoing action that supports your physical, emotional, and mental well‑being over time. It’s less about immediate relief and more about building a foundation that prevents burnout and promotes resilience. Selfcare is preventive and done daily. Selfcare is done for you by you. Examples Making sure your basic needs are met Make sleep a priority Eat a clean diet Drink plenty of water Exercise Setting boundaries and limitations to protect your time and energy Self‑soothing helps you get through the moment. Self‑care helps you change the moments ahead
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Diane Lang shared thisMay is Mental Health Awareness Month; Let’s Take Care of Ourselves and Each Other May invites us to slow down and check in with ourselves and others. Mental Health Awareness Month is not just about raising awareness it’s about building habits that help us feel grounded and supported. Stress shows up differently for everyone, but we all benefit from simple practices that create space to breathe and reset. Small Habits That Make a Big Difference Daily check‑ins - Ask yourself: How am I feeling today? What do I need? Nature time -Even a few minutes outdoors can ease tension and lift your mood. Creative outlets -Journaling, drawing, cooking, or music can help us become self-aware and process emotions. Structured breaks -Short pauses throughout the day help prevent stress from accumulating. These mindfulness breaks help us to reduce stress and be more productive and creative. Support networks- we can't heal, grieve or forgive alone. When stressed, reach out to your support system and check on those you care about. Unplugging to reduce mental overload- May is the perfect time to do a digital detox and go old school. You might like it better! Deep breathing to reset your nervous system- just breathe. You can try box breathing: inhale through your nose for 4, hold for 4, exhale through your mouth for 4, pause for 4 and repeat. Healthy boundaries — Saying no when needed, asking for help, selfcare, all help prevent burnout. #mentalhealth #selfcare #boundaries #mindfulness
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Diane Lang shared thisVery excited to be part of this article sharing information raising emotionally resilient kids. Please check out the great article. https://lnkd.in/e6u8Tg_j
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Diane Lang shared thisThis Mental Health Awareness Month, let’s normalize something important: you can be strong, successful, and still need ways to cope. We all have stress. Life moves fast, and busy people often forget to pause. As a Type A personality, these coping strategies have really helped. Mindful pauses — A moment of awareness can shift your entire day. Take some time to just sit and breathe. Body scans — Notice tension before it becomes burnout. Where do you hold stress on your body? Do a check-in. When you feel it, it's an alarm going off to pause. Support check‑in — A quick conversation with someone you trust can lighten the load. Label - We can feel better just by labeling what we feel. Take a quick 5-minute walk #mindfulness #copingskills #mentalhealth #pause #reboot #refuel
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Diane Lang shared thisThe most effective stress‑relief tools are the ones that interrupt your mental autopilot. These tools do that by engaging your senses, your creativity, or your curiosity in unexpected ways. A sensory toolkit is a small collection of items that stimulate different senses: a textured stone, essential oils/scented candles, a piece of dark chocolate (my favorite), a smooth coin, or a soft blanket It works because sensory input hijacks your stress response and pulls you back into the present moment. Mixing hot/cold together such as holding something warm in one hand and something cool in the other can regulate your nervous system surprisingly fast like a warm mug + a chilled spoon. Puzzles- jigsaw puzzles or pocket‑sized brain teasers give your mind a quick, satisfying challenge. You can do a little at a time or buy a tiny jigsaw puzzle. They’re perfect for breaking a stress spiral. Label your thoughts without trying to fix them - instead of fighting your thoughts, label them: worry, planning, fear, memory, judgment. This simple act reduces their emotional charge and helps you detach. No judgment just label. Just a few more tools for your emotional toolbox. #emotionalwellness #emotionalhealth #mentalhealth #copingskills #emotionaltoolbox
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Diane Lang shared thisCoping skills are tools that help you tolerate, reduce, and manage stressful situations. When you’re able to regulate your stress or anxiety, you tend to feel better both physically and emotionally and it often improves how well you function in daily life. A helpful question to ask yourself when you’re feeling overwhelmed is: “Do I need to change the situation, or do I need to cope with the situation as it is?” Problem‑focused coping is useful when something in your environment needs to change. This might mean removing or reducing a source of stress. For example, if you’re in an unhealthy relationship, the most effective way to reduce anxiety or sadness may be to end the relationship. If ending it isn’t possible, setting boundaries and limits can help protect your well‑being. Emotion‑focused coping is helpful when the situation itself can’t be changed or when you’re not ready to change it. In these cases, the goal is to care for your emotional experience. For example, when grieving a loss, you can’t change the circumstance, but you can support yourself through healthy emotional processing. You can find support and start the grieving process. Remember, work on what you can control not what you can't. It’s important to stay aware of unhealthy coping strategies, such as relying on substances, using food for comfort, or overspending to escape feelings. Instead, aim to build healthy coping skills, including setting boundaries, leaning on supportive people, practicing self‑care, meeting your basic needs, and using mindfulness or grounding techniques. #copingskills #mentalhealth #emotionalhealth #stressmanagement #destress #mindfulness #selfcare
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Diane Lang liked thisDiane Lang liked thisMost people abandon ideas because they're afraid of failure. They get caught up in hamster wheels of expectations, numbers, and results. But "the body keeps the score," and over time shows cracks. Then, often, they listen to advice that isn't fully integrated, which causes more confusion and turmoil. I see this all the time. Understanding the difference is key because one will drain your energy and the other will deepen your alignment. _____ I'm Melinda Van Fleet, High Performance Mentor for entrepreneurs and business professionals who are done playing below their level. I help high-potential leaders move past performative strategy and hustle culture by aligning backend infrastructure with internal calibration. Connect with me for a no-fluff approach to building a business that thrives naturally.
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Diane Lang liked thisDiane Lang liked thisThank you to The Seeing Eye for visiting our Independent Living Skills program on Monday, May 17! Participants enjoyed learning about the journey to pursuing a guide dog, including the training, responsibility, and partnership involved in guide dog ownership. The group also had the opportunity to participate in Juno Walks to simulate what it’s like to travel with a guide dog and especially loved spending time interacting with future guide dogs in training. We’re grateful for this engaging and educational experience that helped participants build confidence and learn more about accessible travel and independence. Interested in learning more about our Independent Living Skills program and other resources offered here at VLANJ? Call Karen Kleinschmidt, Director of Program Services, at (973) 627-0055 ext. 4 or email kkleinschmidt@vlanj.org. Image Descriptions: Image 1: A group of program participants and members of The Seeing Eye stand with guide dogs in training. Image 2: A Seeing Eye representative in a light blue shirt and hat speaks to a program participant holding a harness. Image 3: Some individuals are seated with a white cane and others are standing with guide dogs in training. Image 4: A Seeing Eye representative in a black tank top speaks with a program participant while holding a tan harness. #seeingeye #guidedogs #lowvision #visionlossalliancenj #vlanj
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Diane Lang liked thisDiane Lang liked thisJune is right around the corner...scary, right? This morning, I was recording on the "Free Gift" for this upcoming early June summit and I got super excited... Not only about the recorded conversation I had with Irina Portnova for her Predictable Income System for Online Coaches and Healers Interview Series" where we talked about "The Hidden Fear of Being Fully Booked." Incredibly helpful on so many levels! A nut-cracking conversation in which we talked about understanding: —Why are you doing what you are doing. —Importance of listening to yourself so you can remove inner blocks. —Trusting yourself —Crucial inner dialogue tip But now the freebie that you can sign up for after you join in... It's soooo good!!! 💥 Message me and I will hook you up with the free link.
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Diane Lang liked thisDiane Lang liked this*DISCERNING BETWEEN WISDOMS* *Genesis 3:6 (NKJV)* “So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree desirable to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate. She also gave to her husband with her, and he ate.” The Bible reveals that every tree God made in the garden was already pleasant to the eye and good for food. Genesis 2:9 explains, “And out of the ground made the Lord God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of knowledge of good and evil.” However, when the devil was deceiving Eve, he introduced a perspective that God had not mentioned. He opened her eyes to the idea that the tree was not only good for food and pleasant to the eyes, but also desirable to make one wise. It was this specific vision, an invitation to wisdom, that led to the fall of man. This temptation did not end in Eden. Even today, the enemy still attempts to open the eyes of men to certain "wisdoms." The Bible in James 3:15 categorizes this as a wisdom that does not descend from above, but is earthly, sensual, and demonic. In these times, where the realities of the spirit realm are daily being unveiled and portals have been opened to allow us access to divine liberties, a higher level of discernment is required. Why? Because there are ideas and strategies that present themselves in the form of wisdom but are not inspired by God. There are "cunning" paths that seem enlightened but are rooted in the wisdom of devils. You must be able to tell the difference. Godly wisdom is pure, peaceable, and leads to life; demonic wisdom is rooted in independence from God and leads to destruction. James 3:13-17; 2 Corinthians 11:14 *GOLDEN NUGGET* Godly wisdom is pure, peaceable, and leads to life; demonic wisdom is rooted in independence from God and leads to destruction. *PRAYER* Loving Father, I thank You for the gift of Your Spirit who leads me into all truth. I receive a heightened sense of discernment. My eyes are open to see beyond the surface and my heart is quick to perceive the source of every instruction. I am led by the pure wisdom of God that builds and preserves. In Jesus’ name, Amen https://nevelynhope.org/
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Diane Lang liked thisDiane Lang liked thisToday our hearts are full of gratitude. We want to say a big thank you to our beloved dearest brothers; @DearestBrotherPaul @DearestBrotherPanu @DearestBrotherJosh @DearestBrotherClinton @DearestBrotherKenneth for their generous donations towards school supplies for our children. Because of your kindness, today we managed to go shopping and buy some of the needed school materials for the children. May God richly bless you for standing with us and giving hope to these precious children. As schools are already open. We are still trusting God for support to raise $2,000 for the first payment of school fees for 100 children at our home. Every child deserves a chance to learn, dream, and have a better future. To everyone who has been praying, sharing, and supporting us, thank you so much. Please continue to stand with us and help these children enter the school with joy and hope. Together we can change lives. https://nevelynhope.org/
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Diane Lang liked thisDiane Lang liked thisI'm speaking at the Groundbreaking Women in Construction Conference on Monday, June 15 doing an intimate roundtable discussion around "Turning Imposter Syndrome into Empowerment Through Strategic Network Leadership." Looking forward to empowering and modeling leadership. And I'm looking forward to networking with all the amazing women who will be at the conference. #women #femaleleadership #constructionI've registered for Groundbreaking Women In Construction, join meI've registered for Groundbreaking Women In Construction, join me
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Diane Lang liked thisDiane Lang liked thisOur Exclusive Capitol Rundown Forum with the First District Congressional Candidates gives voters the only look at Congressman John Larson, Former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin and Rep. Jillian Gilchrest. Our insiders from both sides of the aisle Themis Klarides and Jimmy Tickey and myself asked the questions voters need answers to before the Democratic primary on August 11th. Cindy Liburd, our producer, did an incredible job creating local television that matters. Proud of the whole WFSB TV behind the scene team including Adam Donnelly and Jason Bowman. In case you missed it watch here: https://lnkd.in/ejRB4Ruq
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Diane Lang liked thisDiane Lang liked thisToday our hearts are full of gratitude. We want to say a big thank you to our beloved dearest brothers; @DearestBrotherPaul @DearestBrotherPanu @DearestBrotherJosh @DearestBrotherClinton @DearestBrotherKenneth for their generous donations towards school supplies for our children. Because of your kindness, today we managed to go shopping and buy some of the needed school materials for the children. May God richly bless you for standing with us and giving hope to these precious children. As schools are already open. We are still trusting God for support to raise $2,000 for the first payment of school fees for 100 children at our home. Every child deserves a chance to learn, dream, and have a better future. To everyone who has been praying, sharing, and supporting us, thank you so much. Please continue to stand with us and help these children enter the school with joy and hope. Together we can change lives. https://nevelynhope.org/
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Diane Lang liked thisDiane Lang liked thisDid you know… • 73% of shoppers say detailed product content is the #1 reason they click “Buy.” • 67% of shoppers consider product images “very important” in purchase decisions. • 34% of shoppers purchased from a different brand than originally planned because of information they found online. The digital shelf is now influencing purchase decisions long before consumers ever enter a store Our June Executive Forum Panel Discussion will unpack what’s actually working right now—from fixing content gaps that cost real sales, to aligning brand storytelling with retailer execution, to accelerating innovation launches on the digital shelf. If your team isn’t actively optimizing PDPs today, you’re not just leaving revenue on the table—you’re risking relevance during the most critical selling season of the year. Bring your questions for this high level discussion. Why you should consider joining the conversation: -Our Executive Forums are exclusive and by invitation only -We will be sharing expert insights during the forum from decades of experience in the Beer, Wine & Spirits Industries -You will have the opportunity to have real-time conversations with high- level leaders like yourself, in the Alcohol Beverage Industry who are facing similar challenges -This is a great opportunity to expand your network leadership skills -All attendees will receive a high-level recap of the most pertinent key takeaways Wednesday, June 24, at 12:00 noon ET, "How Beverage Leaders Can Turn PDP Content Into a Revenue Engine by Q3 — Before Holiday Sales Acceleration" RSVP in the link below or request an invite. Deborah Brenner Emily Bibeault Newborn Evolution LLC
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