Anxiety
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What’s the rush?
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28: Impact of Fear
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Shame kept me from being open
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12: Understanding Your Negative Emotions
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The power of now during Coronavirus
The power of now. Thriving during a health crisis of COVID-19 Coronavirus.
“Repeat After Me: This is not the new normal. This is the now.”
Nedra Glover Tawwab, THERAPISTThis quote about how this is no the new normal, this is the now… It had me thinking about the immense power of living in the moment. The power of now in times of Coronavirus.
Being present.
How to thrive during unprecedented times.
On a site note, what is normal anyway? We are heavily influenced by our upbringing, what we see in the media. What is normal?
Back to the present moment.
What if this global event was a divine message of the universe to you out of your routine?
A divine redirection, a detour Amazing Race style. An awakening.
To remind you that you cannot control everything.
To force you to surrender.
To nudge you to flex your mental muscles.
To be agile, adaptive and flexible. To remind you of your innate power within, that you can control our perspective and attitude. This applies to life as a whole, not only in times of a global health crisis such as COVID-19.
When you are stuck in a rut.
When you are feeling down and helpless.
When you hit rock bottom.
When you are at the mercy of events that are beyond your control. The loss of a loved one, the loss of your job, the break up that shattered your soul, the friendship where you were betrayed.
What does this all mean?
To be present.
To be present in order to thrive during times of uncertainty as we globally face now.
So how do you thrive during a health crisis such as COVID-19/Corona Virus?
Be present. Be here. Be now. The power of now in times of Coronavirus.
What a weird yet strangely incredible time, to be alive during a global event such as this. In this very moment, we are all experiencing a global health crisis. You cannot control or plan the future, like any other time, however this crisis gives you clarity on this notion.
What you can do is be present.
Feel your broad range of emotions.
I feel anxious. I feel scared. I feel hopeful. I feel hopeless. I feel nervous. I feel worried. I feel at peace. I feel positive. I feel.
What are my current surroundings? What can you see? Is there a scent to the air?
When eating a meal, what can you taste? Is it hot? Is it cold? Is it soft or crunchy?
What do you want to remember from this crisis? What is your ideal day? What lifts you up? What drains your energy?
Be.
Instead of feeling frustrated that you cannot plan for the future, why not embrace now?
Live in the moment. Live in the minute to minute, live day to day.
Feel your mind, body and soul surrendering.
Surrendering to the present moment.
Surrendering to inner peace.
Enjoy the present moment.
Affirmations for being in the moment
♥ I am.
♥ I am here now.
♥ I am present.
See the silver linings
As humans we are wired to be bias to the negative unconsciously.
A study, Not all emotions are created equal: The negativity bias in social-emotional development by Vaish et. al states
“…Adults display a negativity bias, or the propensity to attend to, learn from, and use negative information far more than positive information.”
Vaish et. alWhilst it’s in our nature to easily see and feel the losses due to this crisis, there are silver linings.
You know when you go through a heartbreak and you wish the world around you would stop? Well right now, the whole world is on some sort of strange pause of what you are used to. The whole world is essentially with you. We are all feeling the pain, however we all also have the opportunity to see the positivity in all of this.
Examples of silver linings:
Working from home enables a flexible way of living. There’s no commute to work, I can even wear my pyjama pants if I want to! I can easily do little tidbits around the house as a break from work. I’ve always wanted to know what it’s like to work from home on a consistent basis and this is an opportunity to see what it is like.
I have more time in my day as I no longer need to commute or because my work hours have been cut. I have been given more time! I can use this time to rest, to focus on my passions, to work on my projects, to spend time with my loved ones in my household.
Clarity on what is important to me. This virus has stripped back my daily life. I have time to reflect. The absence of certain activities, products and people in my life makes it clear what I feel is important to my life.
Silver lining affirmations
♥ I can find the positivity amongst the chaos.
♥ There is always a positive to every experience in my life.
♥ This is an opportunity to have clarity on what is important to me.Maintain connection
We are forced to connect in ways that we may not be used to. The absence of physical presence and touch makes you grateful for all the times you were able to.
Connect with old friends.Connect with people who uplift our spirits.
Connect with our community.
You can connect in various ways such as online through Zoom or Skype. Using applications such as Houseparty, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, WhatsApp, iMessage. Email. Over the phone. Find a Facebook group or forum to speak to like minded and different people.In saying that, you can also connect with yourself.
You can do this by pausing. By breathing. By reflecting. Being in the present moment.
You are here now.
The power of now in times of Coronavirus.
Connection affirmations
♥ There are always ways to connect.
♥ I am well connected.
♥ I have the opportunity to deeply connect with myself.Self care
Self care can take various forms. With daily life at a pause in this very moment, it is an amazing opportunity to take care of yourself.
“Self-care is any activity that we do deliberately in order to take care of our mental, emotional, and physical health. Although it’s a simple concept in theory, it’s something we very often overlook.”
PsychCentralExamples of self care
+ Resting. Doing nothing at all.
+ Doing what nourishes your soul. That could be for example yoga, making a tea, having a bath, calling a friend, reading a book, journalling.
+ Speaking kindly to ourselves and melt away the negativity. Challenge your mind to see the positivity of a situation. For example instead of “I’m bored”, “How lucky am I to have an opportunity to find something to do. My options are a, b, c etc.”Self care affirmations
♥ I am important.
♥ I love myself
♥ I take care of myself.Pursue pleasure, set fire to your soul, to your life
With the gift of time, give yourself permission to explore and focus on your self.
Pleasure is defined as “a feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment.”
Pleasure comes in different forms.
During a time like this, I’ve definitely felt guilty when I’m doing nothing… the below passage by Ella Jane in her article, “Can we stop trying to optimise our isolation?” really spoke to me.
“The idea that we are supposed to continually self-optimise, even in the face of a life-threatening pandemic, is surely the dark underbelly of the hustle-culture we find ourselves in in 2020. We’re living in an age where each hour has been broken down for us in order to commodify our waking seconds.”
ELLA JANE, RUSSHI think we can collectively agree that the age of COVID-19 is simply a terrifying time to be alive, and that tending to your basic needs while coping with so much is more than many people can handle, let alone the pressure of using each spare second to optimise our existence.
LLA JANE, RUSSHWe are all uniquely experiencing this moment.
I’ve accepted and surrendered to the fact, at times I will feel like resting and doing nothing. At other times I will feel like being productive.
No matter which it is, I hope the following questions will help you in pursuit of what you find pleasurable.
+ What is something you’ve always wanted to do or do more of?
+ What makes you feel more alive?+ What makes you tingle with happiness?
+ What makes you excited to wake up in the morning?
+ What makes you radiate positivity?
+ What makes you smile?
+ What energises you?Pursuing your passion affirmations:
♥ I pursue my passion with zest and fire.
♥ I am radiantly alive.
♥ I feel so alive. I am full of energy. I am magnetic.In conclusion on the power of now, embracing uncertainty and thriving during a health crisis
That concludes 5 tips on how to thrive during a health crisis such as COVID-19/Corona Virus.
+ Be present. Be here. Be now.
+ See the silver linings
+ Maintain connection
+ Self care
+ Pursue pleasure, set fire to your soul, to your lifeMore affirmations to help you get through this uncertain time of COVID-19
The power of affirmations to live a soul fulfilling life
27 Calming affirmations and mantras for acceptance
46 Affirmations to radiate self love
Additional resources to help cope during this unprecedented time of COVID-19
Coronavirus Anxiety: Coping with Stress, Fear, and Worry – HelpGuide
Coronavirus: Resources for anxiety, stress & wellbeing – Black Dog Institute
Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service – BeyondBlue
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Inspirational quotes that will cheer you up
Feeling down? We all experience ‘good’ and ‘bad’ days, ups and downs, wins and losses.
When times get hard it can be nice to read some inspiring quotes that will cheer you up.
These quotes may also help you a cheer someone up such as a loved one such as a friend, family member or partner.
Radiate love and it will be contagious 🙂
They serve as reminder of how incredible you are.
They serve as a prompt to reframe your thoughts and see an issue from a different perspective.
They serve as a reminder of the love that surrounds you.
Here are some quotes that will cheer you up. They will instil love and positivity within you.
Hopefully these inspiring quotes will bring a smile to your face or a bright moment.
It is important to note that it is okay to feel down or sad at times, we are human and this is normal. Honour yourself and allow yourself to process what you are feeling before moving on.
“Everyone deserves a sad day once in a while,” Calista told me. “Sometimes things are too big for cheering up. Sometimes the best way to make things better is just to let yourself be sad for a little bit.”
Lisa GraffNote if you are feeling down – reach out to someone you trust, someone who loves you. You are strong for reaching out. Talk to them. Be in silence with them. Just know you are never alone. If you don’t have someone please contact a medical professional such as your doctor or a psychologist who can help.
Sending love, light and positivity always.
Inspirational quotes that will cheer you up
Stay focused on what you desire and want to achieve, it will provide the motivation you need.
“When everything feels like an uphill struggle, just think of the view from the top.”
UNKNOWNYou are alive! 🙂 Today may be your day!
If you are still breathing maybe it is not such a bad day after all.
Darren E. LawsFind a reason to be positive – you can do it! Change your thoughts and change your world.
If you’ve got nothing to dance about, find a reason to sing.
Melody CarstairsFind the light within you.
Instead of cursing the darkness, light a candle.
Benjamin FranklinNo situation is permanent.
“The bad news is nothing lasts forever,
J. COLE
The good news is nothing lasts forever.”You offer something unique to this world.
“There’s something in you that the world needs.”
UNKNOWNSpread the love.
The best way to cheer yourself is to try to cheer someone else up.
Mark TwainEnjoy ever moment before it becomes a memory.
Enjoy the little things and be joyful,for one day you may look back and realize they were actually the things that mattered!
UNKNOWNNo one can take away the successes you have already had.
“No matter what, nobody can take away the dances you’ve already had.”
Gabriel Garcia MarquezBe at peace knowing everything happens for a reason and one day you will realise why.
“Someday, everything will make perfect sense. So for now, laugh at the confusion, smile through the tears, and keep reminding yourself that everything happens for a reason.”
UNKNOWNSometimes when things are falling apart they may actually be falling into place.
UnknownTough times in our life teach us lessons.
“Stars can’t shine without darkness.”
UNKNOWNKeep moving forward.
“Don’t look back, you’re not going that way.”
UNKNOWN“I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. Twenty-six times I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.”
Michael JordanWhatever we endure, prepares us for the future.
“Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny.”
C.S. LEWISIt’s all about perspective.
“I didn’t fail the test, I just found 100 ways to do it wrong.”
Benjamin FranklinFailure doesn’t exist, you get something out of everything, one of the best? A lesson learnt.
“There are no failures – just experiences and your reactions to them.”
Tom Krause“Don’t be discouraged by a failure. It can be a positive experience. Failure is, in a sense, the highway to success, in as much as every discovery of what is false leads us to seek earnestly after what is true, and every fresh experience points out some form of error which we shall afterwards carefully avoid.”
John KeatsTurn your wounds into wisdom.
OprahYou are resilient.
Tough times don’t last. Tough people do.
Robert H. SchullerWe can turn pain into motivation.
We must embrace pain and burn it as fuel for our journey.
Kenji MiyazawaEmbrace the present moment.
Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning how to dance in the rain.
Vivian GreeneTough times teach us a lot about ourselves and how strong we truly are.
It’s in the darkest moments that we find our greatest strengths.
Steven AtchsonYou were given this life because you are strong enough to live it.
UnknownTough times prompt change for the better.
Pain doesn’t just show up in our lives for no reason. It’s a sign that something in our lives needs to change.
UNKNOWNRough times lead to opportunities.
In the middle of a difficulty lies opportunity.
Albert EinsteinChange leads to transformation.
What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the master calls a butterfly.
Richard BachAccept where you are now and find inner peace.
The secret of being happy is accepting where you are in life and making the most out of every day.
UnknownYou have the power to cheer yourself up. You are powerful.
It only takes one person to make you happy and change your life: YOU.
Charles OrlandoBe brave, you may not be able to change what is happening but you can let go in your mind. Read here for more on true acceptance.
One of the happiest moments ever, is when you find the courage to let go of what you can’t change.
UnknownFeeling down and need more cheering up? Please turn to these resources
Beyond Blue – Australia
Feeling Down? 7 Ways to Pick Yourself Back Up! – Zen Habits
Low mood, sadness and depression – NHS UK
Help Guide – USA
The LifeLine – Canada
Additional resources at in her vitality
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22 Positive affirmations for the workplace to overcome stress
Positive affirmations in the workplace help to feel instantly soothed, calm and centred.
They help tap into the inner peace within you.
Workplaces can be highly stressful and overwhelming at times. Any job can have elements which cause stress, even when you love what you do.
Affirmations can provide a moment of reprieve in these moments when you feel anxiety and tension. They are a helpful relaxation strategy in your toolkit to overcome work stress.
The following 22 positive affirmations for the workplace help to overcome stress. Refer to the power of affirmations to live a soul fulfilling life for a greater understanding on the ability for affirmations to improve your mindset and wellbeing.
What is work stress?
BetterHealth sums up work stress as:
Some of the many causes of work-related stress include long hours, heavy workload, job insecurity and conflicts with co-workers or bosses.
Symptoms include a drop in work performance, depression, anxiety and sleeping difficulties.
BETTERHEALTH22 Positive affirmations for the workplace to overcome stress
♥ I can do anything but I can’t do everything.
♥ Asking for help does not mean I am incompetent or weak.
♥ I am allowed to have a break.
♥ I need to be at my best, feel my best, to do my best.
♥ There is always work to be done. I can’t always finish it all at the end of the day.
♥ I can’t control other people.
♥ It is only work. It is only one aspect of my life.
♥ Challenges bring opportunities.
♥ I learn from my mistakes.
♥ Mistakes are opportunities to grow.
♥ Every day is a new day.
♥ Feedback helps me grow.
♥ I trust that every decision I make is the best I could at that time.
♥ I would not be in my job if management did not believe I could do it.
♥ Failure is normal. It is impossible to never make mistakes.
♥ This situation is not good or bad. It just is.
♥ It is what it is.
♥ I feel stressed right now but I can overcome it.
♥ I am letting go of stress so I can think clearly.
♥ My experiences have equipped me to make the best decision.
♥ I am capable of handling anything. I can do hard things.
♥ This situation will pass, it is not forever.
In conclusion on these affirmations
Love and light, I hope these positive affirmations for the workplace help in reducing your stress. Should your work stress feel overwhelming, it may be best to speak to friends and family in addition to reaching out to your human resources department at work, employee assistance programs and medical professionals.
Other affirmations for stress reduction
27 Calming affirmations and mantras for acceptance – in her vitality
Struggling with anxious thoughts? Here are 22 powerful affirmations to reframe your thoughts for a positive mindset – in her vitality
Additional resources for work stress
Work-related stress – BetterHealth
Coping with stress at work – American Psychological Association