Welcome to June with hopefully lots of warm weather and sunshine ☀️
My sincere hope is that we are all starting to get back to some semblance of life as we knew it before the lockdown from the Chinese Covid-19 Virus. It’s now more than ever important not to let up on taking care of ourselves as we are in between opening up the country, waiting on medical treatments to help us.
As we get outside and around more people we may feel a mix of enjoying our long lost freedom with a mix of concern.
I think that’s to be expected. However it’s very important we don’t allow ourselves to be super anxious, worried, and scared. These emotions can definitely affect our immune systems in a negative way. Increasing Cortisol levels and that fight or flight feeling keeping us on high alert.
Avoid allowing your mind to wander off too far into a deep dark place that are paralyzing and keep you from moving forward with your life.
Statistics are showing rises in depression and this greatly concerns me.
Of course it’s normal to have a higher level of concern here with everything going on, the constant, sometimes conflicting news and wanting to keep ourselves and loved ones safe. Finding the balance between an all out panic attack and taking this all to lightly, there’s a place in the middle of the pendulum where we can take the proper precautions while living our lives in harmony with others.
As a health coach I help clients find that balance.
Here are a couple tips:
- When you sense that overwhelming feeling coming over you, STOP
- Take 7 big deep breaths
- Inhale fully
- Hold it for 4 counts
- Exhale fully
- Completely focus on your breathing and nothing else.
- Visualize the breathe going through you and completely focus on it!
- It will relax you and help you keep things in perspective.
Next, Think about 3 things in life that you are grateful for and send all your attention to those amazing positive thoughts. Stay thankful for all the good in your life . Focus on it with all your attention and then smile 😊 it releases feel good hormones that relax the body.
Next, Smile! Smile a big SMILE! It will make you feel better😃
I hope this helps everyone stay in a healthy positive state of mind!
Have an amazing June!
Sincerely
Rebecca Heck
Certified Personal Trainer
Certified Health Coach with The Institute of integrative nutrition
Certified Yoga Instructor
Award Winning Fitness Universe Competitor