Is all of the uncertainty affecting you?
News reports, updates on COVID 19 figures, what phase are we in or coming next?
Media reports can fuel fear in people, especially those who are already feeling vulnerable. A person can be going through struggles in their life, either with physical or mental health issues, financial, relationship, all kinds of burdens and when they tune into TV or radio stations, pick up a newspaper the content can compound the fearful feeling that is already present. It can feel like a carousel of negativity. In fact, even for someone in a strong mental state, it has the power to overwhelm.
So how can we help ourselves, whilst keeping abreast of the situation without feeling overwhelmed?
Firstly being mindful of the amount of time spent absorbing the information.
Decide on the time that you feel is best for you to check in on updates. This can be once a day at a particular time. Receive the updates and then move on to doing something else.
Be logical about facts and figures, keeping in mind that the media must report the negative news in order to grasp our attention
Always be aware of how you can follow the recommendations given, utilising all the advice given re handwashing, mask-wearing and coughing etiquette.
Take time to enjoy being out in fresh air and doing some mindful deep breathing and enjoy the process as you do it.
It can be out on a walk or simply going into your garden, balcony, at an open window, or any open space. Do this on a daily basis, develop it into a habit so it becomes normal and natural, something to look forward to and benefit you.
Eat healthily, enjoy the best possible nutritious food and increase your water intake.
Fuelling and hydrating your body so it will reward you by working efficiently.
Make a plan to connect with someone positive who can uplift you. This can be a friend, a neighbour, family member or chatting to a cheerful person at the supermarket can lift your mood.
Be the person to call someone else, maybe that person also needs contact and your action can help them too.
If you notice a low mood there are many uplifting podcasts or movies you can enjoy. By being aware of any low mood signals, you can halt them before they take hold.
This virus has arrived at most of us out of the blue. Our medical professionals assure us that at some stage we will be free to get on with our lives without the burden of it overshadowing our ability to enjoy life.
Be patient with yourself, acknowledge any goals you have already achieved, make a decision to take good care of yourself by being mindful of your wonderful potential and look forward to celebrating your life as it was intended, enjoy the gift of life.
First thing in the morning makes a decision to practice gratitude for your life and how you can engage positively in your life. You will notice how making simple mindset changes can have such a wonderful difference.
And of course, if you need help reach out for it, hypnosis is a wonderful tool to assist in creating a brighter and more positive feeling
Hypnosis can be done online just as successfully as in person. In fact, some of our clients favour it, as it doesn’t involve any travel or time restrictions.
Florence Bray
