Episode description

During this time of panic and uncertainty, it's critical to build good mental habits and practice mental hygiene.

In this podcast, you'll learn:

-What to do whenever you notice stress or anxiety, and how to nip it in the bud. All you need is your breath and your awareness.

-How to respond to urges to check social media or to call someone

-The power of this question: "What do I need right now?" and why that's more important  than "what do I want?"

-How to connect with your spouse or kids, and why that is important during these times

-How to set limits with regards to checking the news, and the best times to check the news

-The importance of taking it one day at a time, and why that is critically important for your brain

-The effects of uncertainty, how much information you need to plan, and how this affects anxiety

-How to avoid unhealthy weight gain or loss, and how to replace weight gain with kindness



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