Sammie Chaffin Spiritual Life Coach Reiki Practitioner Mystic Shadowz

Have you ever felt stuck in a loop of anger, sadness, or resentment, even when you know it’s not serving you? It’s not just your emotions running wild—it’s science. Negativity can feel just as addictive as a bad habit, and here’s why: your brain thrives on patterns, even the toxic ones. When you stew in negative emotions, your brain releases stress chemicals like cortisol and adrenaline. At first, these chemicals are meant to help you respond to threats. But when you constantly replay negative experiences, your brain starts to crave those chemicals, creating a cycle where negativity feels familiar, even comforting. It’s a survival mechanism that’s gone haywire. And then there’s the energetic side: your thoughts create your reality. When you’re stuck in negativity, you emit low vibrational energy that attracts more of the same—crappy situations, toxic relationships, and endless frustration. It’s a feedback loop that makes breaking free feel impossible. Why People Stay Stuck Breaking out...

5 Simple Self-Care Practices That Transform Stress Into Calm Stress can feel like an unavoidable part of life, but with the right tools, you can transform it into moments of calm and clarity. Self-care isn’t just about bubble baths and candles—it’s about finding practices that genuinely help you reconnect with yourself. Here are five simple, effective ways to shift from stress to serenity. 1. Mindful Breathing When stress takes over, your breathing often becomes shallow and erratic, feeding the tension in your body. Practicing mindful breathing is one of the quickest ways to calm your nervous system. How to do it: Inhale deeply through your nose for 4 seconds, hold for 7 seconds, and exhale slowly for 8 seconds. Repeat this cycle for 5 minutes. Why it works: Deep breathing activates the parasympathetic nervous system, signaling your body to relax. 2. Create a Grounding Routine Feeling overwhelmed often comes from being stuck in your head. Grounding exercises help anchor you in the pres...