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Staying Mentally Well During COVID-19:It's SoothingTo Soak

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Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, most of us are acclimating to "resting in place" mandates or recommendations. Losses continue to be felt on every level. Financial worries are becoming hard realities. Fear, anxiety, and stress are running rampant creating havoc with our emotional well being. During this time of extreme overwhelm and upset, it is critical to embrace healthy releases. Although we are confined to our spaces, we have an accessible healing tool available to us - Soaking. When we think of the word "soak," most of think of removing something by immersing it in water for a period of time, like a stain on a shirt. For our purposes of removing overwhelm from our lives, to soak means to allow suffering to enter and pass through you . In other words, don't fight the upset. Allow it to enter. Feel it. Acknowledge it. And then, allow it to pass through you. How do we accomplish that? Before the COVID-19 crisis, I was working with a client wh...

Energy Zapper #3: Worry! 3 Tips for Staying Recharged!

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We are discussing Energy Zappers! What are they? Habits or social behaviors which are a part of of everyday life, but unfortunately do very little to enhance our  sense of well-being! Why? Because they deplete us! We've already discussed  Energy Zapper #1: Giving Advice!  and  Energy Zapper #2: Drama!  If you haven't read them, go back and do so. You might find them helpful in keeping yourself energized!Today we are going to tackle Energy Zapper #3: Worry! Even if you are not a worrier, please read on. You might be able to help the worrier in your life ! Are you a Worry Bee? I'm convinced that we are either born worriers or we are not! I'm a Worry Bee and my husband is a Cool Cat ! When it comes to worrying, he cannot relate to my busy mind and I cannot relate to easy going attitude ! An example of a conversation between us might go something like this:                           ...