Together We Can RISE!

Choose Calm, Compassion, & Community

I've seen so much fear, anxiety, and separation amongst clients and loved ones, alike. Rightfully so! We are in one of the most challenging times our modern society has been a witness of. But let's remember that we can choose calm and caution over fear, we can choose compassion and community over being closed off. Fear is also a virus - an infection that reaches mind body and spirit. Fear increases cortisol. Chronically elevated levels of cortisol impairs sleep and decreases our immune system.

So let's reframe this situation and find the silver lining. "10% of life is what happens to us, 90% is how we respond." ~ Charles Swindoll

There is much we can do to create a blessing in this situation and boost our health and fulfillment as well....

• Time in nature is good for our body, minds and good for our spirit

• Expressing kindness for others - seek to understand before placing judgement

• Creative activities

• More family time - explore board games, yard games, dance party, karaoke, etc.

• Prayer, meditation, and spiritual practices

• Joyful movement and activity

• Laughter is good medicine too - laughter decreases stress hormones and increases immune cells and infection-fighting antibodies

• Gratitude -we can't be grateful and fearful at the same time. List out all the things you are grateful for during this time (a roof over your head, frozen veggies, time with loved ones, etc) and really FEEL that appreciation!

There are so many things we can't control in the current health, financial and political situations that we've been thrown into, but we can always control how we respond. And just remember, whatever happens, we'll be able to learn and become stronger for.