Staying Peaceful Amid Fearful Times

All we have to do is turn on the news and look at social media to be bombarded with images and words that induce panic, fear and anxiety.  How can we keep ourselves emotionally safe during an uncertain time?  What can we do to not fall into the rabbit hole of paralyzing anxiety?

STICK TO THE FACTS:
Wisdom is wisdom.  Be wise in your choices and follow the basics to stay healthy.  Use wisdom to help you make good decisions that will keep you safe and healthy.

AVOID THE HYPE:
I understand we can’t put our head in the sand and avoid all news coverage. However, we can limit our exposure to the hype. Know the facts of the situation, take the necessary precautions and move on. 

Do not spend hours analyzing the latest coverage and panicking about the safety of your community.  Turn off the TV and shift your focus to an activity that will promote relaxation and peace.

CONNECT SPIRITUALLY:
Research shows that patients who meditate before medical procedures and engage in setting intentions for favorable outcomes and quick recoveries do much better in the recovery process than patients who do not prepare in any way emotionally or spiritually. 

Now would be a great time to learn how to connect with your body and engage in some meditation exercises that promote feelings of peace and well being which will strengthen your immune system!

Take less than five minutes a day to connect to your body and meditate on its perfect ability to heal from the inside out.  You can find quick meditations focused on bolstering your immunity on YouTube. 

Resist the urge to fall into fear-based thinking and the doom and gloom mentality.  Keep yourself healthy emotionally, physically and spiritually and stay away from any person, place or thing that steals your joy, peace and energy.

YOU ARE WORTH IT!

Meghan Fritz is a psychotherapist practicing in State College, PA. For more information visit changeyourstoryllc.com and enter Saratoga Today for free downloads of the latest audio courses.