Most people don’t give much thought to self-soothing. Yet it is a powerful ability to have and one of the most important life skills you can learn. Self-soothing can get you through some of the most ...

When you’re deep in the throes of intense emotions, it can be difficult to calm yourself down. Many adults struggle to self-soothe, or the ability to calm themselves when feeling anxiety, anger or ...

Self-soothing looks different for everyone. Regardless, people should know how to comfort themselves. Maintaining a social circle is incredibly beneficial to one’s health. Friends can help you realize ...

Self-soothing is one of those life skills that not everyone learned as a child, yet it becomes especially important as schedules inevitably get busier and more stressful. Whether you’re dealing with ...

Research shows that simple practices such as self-hugs, soothing touch, and hand-to-heart can calm the nervous system, supporting caregivers and the children in their care. As a veteran pre-K teacher ...

Being able to calm yourself down is a skill all adults need. Self-soothing helps you pause before reacting, avoid impulsive decisions, and respond more thoughtfully in stressful or uncertain ...

Editor’s note: This segment was rebroadcast on April 22, 2026. Find that audio here. When you’re deep in the throes of intense emotions, it can be difficult to calm yourself down. Many adults struggle ...