August 15, 2021 | Clay Drinko

How to Calm Yourself Down (4 easy steps)

People, can we talk about how we started to think life was going to go back to normal, and now it’s totally not...like, maybe ever? Parents and ... Read more

March 1, 2021 | Clay Drinko

5 Fun Stress Reducing Activities

So I'm back in therapy again, and my new therapist started our first session by having me close my eyes, take deep breaths, and calm down. ... Read more

March 1, 2021 | Clay Drinko

How to Calm Down (and have fun doing it)

Last March, I remember hearing rumblings of some kind of a potential pandemic in China. I also remember taking a yoga class that week to ... Read more

February 10, 2021 | Clay Drinko

3 Fun Breathing Exercises to Calm Down

I don't know about you, but whenever I'm stressed out or pissed off, the last thing I want to hear is "Just breathe." But "just breathing" is ... Read more

January 15, 2021 | Clay Drinko

8 Fun Mindfulness Exercises

Fun mindfulness exercises exist! They are out there. People are doing them every day as they go about their routines. You don't have to ... Read more

December 7, 2020 | Clay Drinko

12 Lessons for Life Inspired by Improv

In grad school, I realized that my experience as an improviser held the key to understanding my own brain. Eventually, I realized that it also ... Read more

February 5, 2020 | Clay Drinko

4 Ways to Find your Zen

My toddler daughter has been waking up at three in the morning. She tells me it's actually daytime and for sure time to watch her cartoons. ... Read more

November 27, 2019 | Clay Drinko

Holiday Stress?: Here are 5 Fun Ways to De-stress

Fighting crowds at the mall to score the perfect American Girl Doll? Orchestrating cards for teachers, neighbors, friends, family, clients, and ... Read more

July 31, 2019 | Clay Drinko

How to Relieve Stress Naturally: 7 Tips and Tricks

We all lead stressful lives. Whether we're chasing after toddlers or negotiating with tough bosses, stress is unavoidable. It's just part of ... Read more