Thursday, March 19, 2020

Take control of your anxiety



Are you feeling like this?
Of course you know by now that too much anxiety and stress, left unmanaged is unhealthy. There are lots of scientific research and articles supporting this so we don't need to rehash that, right? 
So I ask: how are you handling it all? Remember when you told me you don't have time to learn how to meditate? Or you don't know where to start? Or you tried meditation but it doesn't work for you? Guess what? There's no time like the present! No fancy equipment required. No credit cards to dig out or classes to join. Just start where you are. Call it meditation or mindfulness or prayer. Whatever name you prefer, just know that any little bit of movement toward quieting the mind will be a powerful tool for you.  Your body will thank you for it. 

I was pretty psyched to see these great resources offered for FREE and thought I'd share with you all.  I'll keep updating this page as I gather more solid suggestions.

The first one is a link to the website of an app I love, called Calm. If you hit the link below it will take you to a page where you will have immediate access to some content to use right now from your computer. You can also upload the app   on your phone or iPad. I've explored a lot of their offerings, but I particularly like the meditation classes, daily 10 minute mindfulness, relaxing music, nature sounds, and sleep stories. If you like ASMR (think whispers, soft crinkling sounds, leaves rustling in the wind) there are several options. I think there is something for everyone. 
https://www.calm.com/blog/take-a-deep-breath?utm_source=lifecycle&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=difficult_times_subs_031720

This next one is going to seem a little 'out there' to some of you. If you aren't familiar with Tapping or EFT, you might want to give it a go and see how you feel.  It's actually based on acupressure points, and there's a lot of basis behind it which I won't bore you with right now. Tapping is easy, takes just a few minutes, and can be applied to any emotional or physical discomfort you experience. They also have an app but I have not used it yet. 
https://www.thetappingsolution.com/blog/releasing-coronavirus-anxiety/


Please leave me some feedback, share with others and feel free to offer other suggestions in the comments below! 


May you find peace, love and joy in each day. Take good care of yourself so you are able be good to others as well.  

Much love! xoxox



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