“I live in the space of thankfulness — and for that, I have been rewarded a million times over. I started out giving thanks for small things, and the more thankful I became, the more my bounty increased. That’s because — for sure — what you focus on expands. When you focus on the goodness in life, you create more of it.”
– Oprah Winfrey
Change and uncertainty can be a scary time for everyone – and it can be an extremely difficult time to adapt to the change of the current pandemic we are experiencing. At the same time, it is imperative to deal with the emotions you are feeling, build resilience and ensure your health and wellbeing is your number one priority.
Set yourself a commitment, one for each of our tips, to help you to best cope with the rapidly evolving COVID-19 pandemic, protect your mental health and maximize your wellbeing.
When making your commitments, make them as S.M.A.R.T. as possible (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-bound)…and don’t forget to also take Ownership – make yourself accountable for the commitments you are setting!
COMMITMENT: KEEP THINGS IN PERSPECTIVE – ‘THE BIGGER PICTURE’
Challenge your thoughts if you are in a cycle of thinking negatively and worrying, take a step back and take a wider look at the situation. There is a mass of information out there, some of which is misleading and false, so it is important to only trust validated sources. Set yourself a commitment for how you can ensure you keep things in perspective.
For example:
‘If I find myself getting anxious and worrying, I will talk things through with my parents/ friends’, ‘I am going to keep a gratitude journal to focus on what I am grateful for right now’ and ‘I will only read from trusted and validated sources such as WHO’.
WRITE YOUR DAILY ROUTINE COMMITMENT HERE:
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This is just one tip to help you destress and to keep you moving. Check out our other stress reduction tips here. We have additional blog post specific to pilates, pre/post natal, bone building for osteoporosis/osteopenia, mindful meditation, restorative yoga therapy, partner and endurance training. We believe in treating the whole person with a holistic approach and blend our knowledge and training of movement, nutrition, massage therapy and traditional chinese medicine.
We love teaching mindful movement and are here to support you in your journey. We offer remote online training from anywhere in the world. Contact us today to get started and learn to move with less pain and greater ease. We look forward to partnering with you and answering your movement questions and/or concerns.