Mental Healthy Check-In: 5 Ways to Shift Your Mindset During the Global Pandemic
I wanted to check in with you all and simply ask, how have you been doing?
I’ve been trying to stay positive through this all because it’s how I roll but the other day it hit me hard — I felt the anxiety creeping in and let myself cry. Then I took an epic nap when the baby napped.
It felt good. It’s what my body was craving.
If you’re feeling anxious/scared/confused/isolated/worried/stressed during these times, you’re not alone.
Here are a few tools that have been helping me focus on wellness and shift my mindset during this global pandemic.
Focus on things you CAN control
Take care of your wellness! At our home, we take daily vitamin D3 drops, lots of vitamin C (in the form of clementines and oranges, mostly), lots of hydration, and nourishing food like bone broth and homemade soup.
Get Outside
Get outside and soak in the energy of Mother Earth! Get at least 10 minutes of fresh air and sunshine each day, get grounded, play and re-energize.
Curate Your News Feed
Curate your news feed to make it work for you! This means turning off the news if it becomes “too much” and reading informative, research-backed articles to stay informed.
Also, feel free to unfollow anyone causing anxiety, and fill your news feed with some feel-good too (think: puppies, positivity and affirmations).
Practice Gratitude
During times like this, it’s more important than ever to practice a gratitude mindset. Start your day by writing one to three things you’re grateful for, and go back to your journal when you need a little pick-me-up.
Connect with People in New Ways
Perhaps we’re practicing social distancing, but that doesn’t mean we can’t connect with one another. Use this time to connect with friends, family and loved ones in new ways!
Watch a funny movie with your family, call your grandma to check-in, Facetime with your friends, or have virtual “play dates” or dance parties. And take advantage of all the amazing, virtual offerings out there right now!
Are you craving connection too? Join me over in my new Facebook Group Spark Your Bliss: a Community for Women to Connect, Create & Cultivate.
