Posts tagged Take Five

I first discovered the practice of self-havening more than four years ago, while working with psychotherapist Andrea Wachter on an article for Spirituality & Health magazine about tools to ease anxiety. Since then, it has become a staple of my self-care—both to calm my nervous system, and to foster a kinder and more nurturing relationship with myself.

Myra GoodmanJune 5, 2026Andrea Wachter, Katie Dutcher, Take Five

Take Five

I celebrated my 62nd birthday on Wednesday, which marked five years of taking every Sunday offline. I started this practice on my birthday in 2020—during the peak of COVID fears and isolation—motivated by my desperation for a break from all the alarming news for just one day. Now, I’m always eager for Sunday to arrive.

Myra GoodmanDecember 5, 2025Take a Moment, Meditation, Technology, Tech Detox, Take Five