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Are we grieving the loss of the life we knew?

15/4/2020

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If you've been struggling (like me) to make sense of what's happening in the world and get a better sense of how to navigate it all, then the worksheet below will come in very handy. 

The last couple of weeks have definitely been very 'interesting for me'. I've been through some funny ups and downs, trying to understand this new norm that has left us all feeling so helpless. And this is why I've been putting out so much content with helpful resources to stay calm and find resilience - as I've been trying to tap into those myself. 

Anyway, it wasn't until a couple of days ago when I watched a video about the 'five stages of grief' that I understood a little better what I was feeling (and still am). 

And so I thought I'd make some graphics (see worksheet below) to help illustrate this idea. Now you can check for yourself whether you are also feeling this way and maybe going through this 'mass grieving process' that so many of us seem to be experiencing.

Letting go of what was and welcoming what is can be a tricky process. Hopefully understanding the emotions and stages that lie behind this (as per the graphics below) might give you a sense of hope in this journey.

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Today, I give myself permission to...

8/4/2020

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You can print me out and stick me in your fridge.

Yes you get to give yourself permission to do what you need to feel calmer, lighter and better.

The better you feel, the better all those around you will feel, because we emit the energy that we carry. How many times have you walked into a room and immediately felt the tension? You probably run out wishing you'd never walked in there. 

Now, you can be the beacon for a different kind of energy and vibe. You can help others feel lighter without having to do anything for them. Simply do something for yourself that lights you up.

Taking action towards our personal wellbeing and sanity is a great thing. It puts us in a better state of mind, it fuels us and regenerates us and everyone benefits from the effects. 

I know life feels complicated right now, but I invite you for 5 or 10 mins (or more, if you can) to do something for yourself. Something that will put a smile on your face and then take a moment to acknowledge how you feel. I promise you, it makes a difference.

Our physiology changes depending on the activity we are engaging in and the thoughts we are entertaining. So challenge yourself today - 5 to 10 mins of something that is just for you. Go on, why not?

And then it would be great if you could share what you did and how you felt - using the comments box below. 
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Finding calm and building resilience

7/4/2020

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We may not have control over our outside circumstances but we do have a choice about how we respond to them. In this blog and upcoming posts I am sharing some easy to access tools to help you (and me) navigate through these tricky times.

1. Try out these great meditations and breathing exercises from the Heartmath Institute:

Tools to help you ease anxiety and nurture resilience.

The HeartMath Experience was first released in November 2019, prior to the COVID19 outbreak.The tools it provides can especially help people find balance and clarity through the current challenging times. And it's NOW FREE for all of us to access!9 chapters with over 90 minutes of compelling content. Downloadable PDFs with chapter summaries and technique steps. Technique review videos for easy learning. A special bonus chapter on the Inner Balance coherence-building technology to enhance your practice.


2. Listen to Elizabeth Gilbert's awesome words of wisdom in her most recent TED talk

Elizabeth Gilbert: It's OK to feel overwhelmed. Here's what to do next

3. Join Deepak Chopra and Oprah's 21 day meditation experience
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Oprah & Deepak's 21-Day Meditation Experience

Finding hope in uncertain times. Harness strength. Find peace. Create connection.Register for free! 21 DAYS OF MEDITATION


4. Connect and have fun with your friends
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Houseparty app - keeping us connected

Group video chat to help you and your friends be together when you're not together. An app to help us all stay in touch and get through these periods of social isolation.

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THE SANITY KIT

26/3/2020

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Carefully selected links to help you stay sane during these difficult times.

HUMOUR
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22 Reasons Why Parents Shouldn't Text

ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
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Activities and online resources for kids at home.

Schools worldwide have closed in response to COVID-19, leaving parents and caregivers scrambling to find daily activities for their children that are educational, creative and entertaining. If you're facing this challenge for the first time, there are many online resources that you can turn to during this uncertain period of self-isolation, social distancing and quarantine.


MINDFULNESS
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Live Guided Meditations - Ten Percent Happier

Every weekday, we'll offer a free live sanity break, featuring our host, Dan Harris, and some of the world's best meditation teachers, streaming from their homes to yours. We'll start with a five minute meditation, and then take questions from the audience.Streaming live on YouTube at 3PM ET every weekday. If you miss it live, you can catch past episodes below or on the Ten Percent Happier app.


HOPE
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The Good News Network: Positive Stories 24/7

Take a break from all the bad news and come here for a hit of hope in these difficult times.


IMMUNE BOOSTING

The Secrets to Creating a Healthy Immune System

The DOCTOR'S FARMACY show. A great conversation on all things immunity and wellness between Dr. Mark Hyman and Dr. Leonard Calabrese.


FITNESS

The Body Coach TV

Welcome to the Body Coach TV: weekly HIIT workouts to help you burn fat and get fitter, stronger, healthier and lean. You don't need a gym to get...


Yoga With Adriene

INSPIRED ACTION
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Anonymous Love Letters Lift the Spirits of Anyone Signed Up On This Website

Coping Calendar

This Coping Calendar has 30 suggested actions to look after ourselves and each other as we face this global crisis together. Download it as an image for sharing or a PDF for printing. Pass on to others and help spread the word.


PERSPECTIVE
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Pandemic Math - A Video To Help Ease Your Nerves

Thank Goodness for Dave Asprey. If you've ever heard of "Bulletproof Coffee"- he's the guy who created that. He's an author to countless books, including "The Bulletproof Diet" and "Super Human." Now this video is part 3 of a 3-part video series about the Coronavirus that he called "Pandemic Math." In the video, he demonstrated how people react to mortality estimates when a pandemic is involved. He broke it into 4 sections: population, the "magic number", the total number of people infected who self-report, and actual deaths from the virus.


CONNECTION

Stay connected: 4 steps for throwing your digital party

Just like with an ordinary dinner party, it takes a bit of organisation to pull off a group hang online via video chat, but the rewards are worth the effort.


NEW LEARNING
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450 free Ivy League university courses you can take online

The eight Ivy League schools are among the most prestigious colleges in the world. They include Brown, Harvard, Cornell, Princeton, Dartmouth, Yale, and Columbia universities, and the University of Pennsylvania.These Ivy League schools are highly selective and extremely hard to get into. But the good news is that all these universities now offer free online courses across multiple online course platforms.


Google Arts & Culture

MEDITATION

Guided Meditation: Boost Your Immune System (Self-Heal All Disease) - Marisa Peer

​"Everything can be taken from us but one thing:

the freedom to choose our attitude in any given set of circumstances"
~ Viktor Frankl
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YOU ARE ENOUGH

13/8/2018

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Everyone needs to watch this. Such a wonderful reminder - that yes, we really are enough!
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Watching this helpful video by Marisa will give you the confidence to say:
I choose to do ...
I choose to feel great about doing ....
And I am enough

Simple but incredibly powerful phrases that will crush those insecurities.
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The road to success

25/3/2017

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Oprah's inspiring journey to success. 
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Happiness is not in the getting; happiness is in the becoming.

28/2/2017

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Rohn: Happiness Is Not in the Getting, Happiness Is in the Becoming

George Leonard, in his book Mastery, talks about “enjoying the plateau.” This is an important point. So often, we find ourselves racing to get ahead, thinking so much about our next achievement that we can’t appreciate the time in between. We find ourselves losing our motivation. Happiness is not in the getting; happiness is in the becoming. Happiness is a universal quest. Happiness is a joy that comes as a result of positive activity. It has a wide variety of meanings, a wide variety of interpretations. Happiness is both the joy of discovery and the joy of knowing. It’s the result of an awareness of the full range of life. It’s opening yourself to experiences, sounds, harmonies, dreams and goals. It’s the joy that comes from designing a life that practices the fine art of living well.

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Effective morning routines

27/2/2017

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Make Mine O'Clock Part of Your Morning Routine
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Dealing with fear and being authentic

19/2/2017

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Live in the moment: Name the moment

19/2/2016

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By Elizabeth Aylott Pope - Take time to BE YOU contributor. 

It’s far too easy to reach the end of a busy day and to barely remember any of it. It swirls into a blur of appointments, mealtimes, childcare, housework, until you’re left wondering whether the day really ever happened. Not a single discrete instant stands out in your mind because it all moved by so fast. It feels like you’re losing the moments of your life – especially those precious few moments of “me-time” - in the tidal wash of days.
 
If you want your moments back, you can have them. Life moves quickly, but you still can live and remember it. It’s a matter of mindfulness, as so many things are, and a simple trick we like to call “name your moment.”
 
You will get so much more out of the time you can devote to yourself if you soak it in – sounds, sights, smells and emotions. Whether the moment is a cup of coffee or quiet time while your children nap or play, naming it will help you remember and appreciate it. It’s as simple as saying it, to yourself or out loud: “This is my time to …”
 
Starting the morning naming your moments can set the tone for the rest of the day. Try it over your cup of tea, or in the shower, or while making breakfast for the family. Take a breath, listen, and say to yourself (or out loud!): “This is my moment to breathe and get a shower.” Feel the water on you, close your eyes for a moment, and be present.
 
You are probably having these moments already and the pace of life simply causes them to blur into the surrounding haze of chores and tasks. For instance, if you're playing with your children, you have the chance to be present and say out loud "this is my one hour to play with my kids". Then, because you were fully aware that you were in fact playing with them, later on you are able to take a 15-minute break with a cup of tea guilt-free. When you do enjoy that cup of tea, say to yourself the same words “this is my time - these are my 15 minutes to enjoy my drink and have a read.”
 
By the time the day has ended you'll realise that you have not only accomplished a lot of different things, but, more importantly, you have lived.

Separating out your experiences so the lovely, daily treasures stand out, helps you slow down your internal experience of life, even when the outside pace is moving as quickly as ever. It’s not about checking off the boxes; it’s about being there for the moments of your life, naming and enjoying them. 

© 2016 Take time to BE YOU.com
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