3 Quick Coping Techniques During COVID or ANYTIME

It is no easy task to remain calm during chaos. Even in the short run this is a challenge for those who are expert in managing to crazy high pressure professional or personal roles.

Extended chaos? Chaos with no end…this is disarming and new for all. Managing to this seems nearly impossible.

BREATHE – deeply inhale, hold for a moment and then gently, slowly exhale. Do this as you read through this short list to give you a place to start finding your calm.

1.  Wake with Joy – Start each day with a happy heart. What does that mean? Begin the morning by remaining in bed, quiet and calm for an uninterrupted, technology free three to five minutes. Then, start a self-care technique that appeals to you. It can be anything you choose to do. Close your eyes and run through a mental list of all for which you are grateful or say a mental thanks for all you have. Love tunes? Turn on some seriously super vibes and take a good three to five minutes to soothingly simmer in sound. DON’T hop right out of bed, stay there- stay cozy and safe for at least these few minutes to get grounded with joy, gratitude, peace.

2.  Routine – Build a daily routine, jot it down in simple list or outline form and stick to it (as best you can). Build in time for movement, breathe work, meals, getting outdoors. Yes, outdoors, even if you simply open the garage or patio door, close your eyes and inhale fresh air! Make sure you have included time for your favorite morning and evening rituals…grooming, meditating, exercising, eating, reading, praying, etc.

3.  Need the News - Once a day, seriously, that’s enough. One time a day, and I highly recommend not within two hours of bedtime, read/watch/listen to the news. Limit yourself to a time period of reason. I promise you will know if something urgent has come about; you will be made aware. Limit your intake of news to keep from spending the entire day in ‘fight or flight’ (fear) mode. You can do this!

There is no one else who can take better care of you than you. It is scientifically proven that the more stress humans have, the more vulnerable they become to disease and illness.

I urge you to take the most excellent care of you that you can, so that you can be and stay well.