During these circumstances of not knowing what will happen next, it is ok to feel.
It's ok to feel overwhelmed, sad, anxious - working from home, trying to homeschool your kids, your routines disrupted...it's all new and frightening.
When I start to feel any of the above, I try not to judge or criticize myself (ie. Why would we feel this way - it's great to have the whole family together during this pandemic! How can I not be grateful for my health!?) Or to dismiss and bottle these feelings up, which just means you'll have to deal with them later or they'll come out in some sort of illness (headaches, stomach aches, high blood pressure...etc.)
What we try and do is acknowledge them - "I NOTICE that I'm feeling overwhelmed."
And sit with this feeling.
And ask yourself questions like these to help you get through it:
● "Why am I feeling like this?"
● "Was there a trigger?"
● "What do I need right now that I'm not getting?" Ie. Exercise, sleep, water, yoga, tea, outdoor sun, a chat with a friend...etc.
And make a change. Breathe. Take some much needed you-time for whatever it is will make you feel better.
Change is going to continually happen and we have to be mindful enough to understand what our body, mind and soul needs to get through it. There is no right way to feel, just to feel and seek the clarity you need.
Sending love, hope and clarity your way,
Renee
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