Do you find yourself overwhelmed with thoughts and feelings such as: I’ve lost control of my life, how can I protect my loved ones, what if I lose my job or my home, or end up in the hospital?
How much of this is even real? Who can we trust to give us the right information, how dangerous is this virus? I’m lonely, I miss my social life, my friends and family… How can we all be so divided?
You are not alone. Many of us are feeling fearful for so many reasons, and it’s no wonder. I recently posted a poll on twitter asking about how people are feeling. The choices were: hopeful, bored, lonely, fearful – the results showed the highest at 40% feeling fearful. That is almost half! I knew then that I needed to address this.
Fear is defined by Webster’s as an unpleasant, often strong emotion caused by anticipation, or awareness of danger.
There are many ways to help us all cope. Little things, such as limiting our news and social media time. Having a routine if you’re working from home: shower, get dressed, make yourself a good breakfast, clean up, have your work times, and break times.
Be sure to get outside each day. Take a walk around the block or (if it’s safe and allowed in your area) walk or ride a bike on a trail. If you cannot leave or it’s hard to do so, get outside each day just outside your home.
Grow something! In pots on your patio, balcony or a garden – flowers or vegetables, whatever makes you happy. Watching new life grow helps our mental well being.
Keep active with Zoom meetup classes, or participate in streams on YouTube or Twitch. Start a new hobby, or learn something you have always wanted to but didn’t have the time. Get creative, playing, having fun and being silly.
Call a friend or loved one. Yes, on the phone. Call – make a date, a phone date. We are social beings, even those that are introverts or have social anxieties, we as humans need some human interaction. If you have any spiritual practice be sure you are integrating that into your day, journal, meditate, pray, read from spiritual or holy books.
All of these suggestions are ways to ease anxiety, help us cope with feelings of fear.
Deep relaxation in any form, is always helpful for stress; releasing fears, allowing for happiness without guilt or shame, even in uncertain times. Hypnotherapy is a great way to help with all of this, as well as to integrate healthy mental and physical habits into your daily life.
Hypnotherapy is effective through phone or Zoom, allowing you to have your sessions peacefully in the comfort and safety of your own home.
Contact me now with any concerns or questions or to book your free consultation.
Pamela@HypnoBreakthrough.com
Text or call 916-400-0889
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