EP 215: Paying Attention in These Scary Times

These are strange times. And they can be scary times. But if we succumb to the fear, our bodies will enter the stress response. And when our bodies are in the stress response, among other things, our immune systems will be compromised. And this means that we open ourselves to allow the virus, if we contract it, to do it’s work far more efficiently and therefore suffer more damaging effects. One of the most effective ways to avoid this stress response is to pay attention to what’s happening as it’s happening so we don’t allow our minds to wander to the what if’s and if only’s that bring the stress with them. So while these can be unnerving and scary times, they can also be times of opportunity. Last night, I took the opportunity to come up with this stress reducing practice. If you have any questions or would like to learn more, drop a comment below or send me a DM. #stressreduction #bodyandmind #presence #selfawareness #wellness #mindfulness