10 WAYS TO STAY RESILIENT DURING THIS CRAZY TIME
Many people are scared and rightfully so with all that is going on and with what they are reading in the news with COVID-19.
This is a weird and crazy time we are experiencing right now. As much as some people say there’s an overreaction, there are real people suffering out there and there are real people at risk. So let’s acknowledge that right off hand.
I’ve been feeling a little nervous too seeing all the news stories and watching , but being mindful to catch myself before I get too far down the rabbit hole.
Fear is an emotion. Emotions are good because they alert us to important things we need to know.
They give us information. But when we become obsessive with fear. Needing more information and more information. Then it is no longer serving us and it does more harm than good. Strong deep feelings of fear is a filter. It sees through the lens of hopelessness and despair. Fear thinks it’s smart seeking out more answers to gain control, to know everything that’s going on, to be prepared for protection, looking at the worst case scenarios. But what fear doesn’t do is look for hope and solutions. And that’s how you, I, and we
are going to get through this.
Hopelessness doesn’t respond, it reacts and retracts. Often making things worse and creating self-fulfilling prophecies.
If something does happen and you are down the rabbit hole you won’t be able to respond to a crisis, you will break down.
What will serve you better is hope and to be aware and prepared.
Get the info you need. If you need any info that day. Take whatever actions you need to take.
And let it go.
Yes, let it go.
Go about your day. Because obsessing about it and reading every story that comes up is not going to make things better.
If you are home, you don’t need to know what’s going on out there. Focus on something else for your sanity and peace of mind.
If something does happen and you need to take action, when you are centered, you will be able to respond from a better more grounded place. You will have more emotional energy and solutions to take on whatever is coming your way. Fear robs you of your energy emotionally and physically.
Focus on solutions, not the problem
Focusing on the problem, creates more problems.
So if you find yourself going down the rabbit hole, here is my list of 10 ways to stay healthy, centered, focused and resilient
during these times.
1. Yes, we all know to wash our hands often and keep surfaces sanitized. It’s been
proven that washing your hands and not touching your face can reduce your
chances of contracting the virus by 50 percent.
2. Eat healthy. Fresh fruits and vegetables. Eating healthy is a crucial part of a strong
immune system.
3. Take supplements vitamins B, C, D and E are great for immune support.
Get as many as you can through fruits and veggies.
4. Sleep. Sleep is hugely important so your body can use the energy to fight illness and
disease. Even a 20 min nap is better than eating up time on social media, the news
or binging Netflix. A lack of sleep makes us all more on edge and you can’t think
straight with a lack of sleep.
5. Fear weakens the immune system. Again, be mindful of what you read and watch. Stop
reading news stories and videos designed to drive fear. The moment you notice
yourself going down the rabbit hole and you feel your heart starting to race, back
away from the story. Yes, just stop reading it. A news story done responsibly and well,
will give you the information you need but not freak you out. Focus on stories with
answers, solutions and hope. Not on the problem. Just as fear is contagious, so is
hope.
6. Meditate. Just as our physical world needs to be cleansed so does our mental
and spiritual world. We need to clear out all that clutter in our brains and meditation
does a wonderful job at clearing and calming the anxious junk we don’t need.
If you are feeling fear. Acknowledge the fear. Give it love and attention it wants and
allow it to be heard and move through you and then out of you to release it.
Stored fear can make you feel a lot of tension.
There are also so many great meditation videos on YouTube. If you want any
suggestions feel free to comment below.
Connect to the God, the Universe and Spirit, whatever it means to you.
And connect often. I promise you, when you can truly connect with spirit,
your fears will start diminishing. Ask for guidance and hope. Pray to God and
the Universe and send loving, healing prayers, out into the world with him.
7. Exercise! Exercise is also important for keeping the immune system strong. Yoga is
perfect for mind, body, balance. You can dance at home too. Dancing also releases
negative energy and increases endorphins.
8. Connect. If you are always busy and on the go, now is a great time to spend with family and
reconnect with friends.
If you're alone at home in isolation. Connect with your friends in a group chat or
on the phone or make new friends on an online social media group. There is a social
media group for everything. And if there isn’t one, then start one.
If you're at home with family or kids talk about your feelings in an honest and open,
loving and non-fearful way. Then have a dance party!
9. Use this time to start a new a project, be creative, learn something new.
I have a new book out, “Resilient Love: Turn Your Wounds into Your Wings. Five
Weeks Healing from Past Relationships through Self-Love and Awakening Your
Heart to the Love Around You!” I know it’s a mouthful but it really contains a lot of
great tips, tools and exercises. I was not planning on mentioning in this blog,
but I got a reminder that it will be available on Kindle for $1.99 on March 22nd!
10. There is always something to be grateful for. Be grateful for your health, healing,
a roof over your head, access to water, the food you have. All the things we now
notice how easily we have taken for granted. Be grateful for you family, friends
and loved ones too. Be grateful for the internet to entertain and connect us all!
Bonus! And don’t forget to laugh! Laughter and love are the best medicines!
Lastly, I think what I love most about difficult times that hit us like this, is seeing the stories of community that start to unfold. And the stories of human resilience. And those are the stories that help carry us through and let us know, I can do it too! Bottom-line, remember we are all in this together and acting a like a community, helps us all work together and get through this easier, and fills your heart up with love, knowing you are not alone. We are all in this together and we will get through this together.
Namaste Loves!