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Strategies for Working From Home
If you have been working for home over the past several weeks and have had some difficulty “getting in the swing of things”, just know it takes time to adjust to a new reality or routine. Working from home can be a great way to maintain social distancing while also being able to work. However, working for home is not without its challenges. Here are some strategies for working from home that may help you during this transition. Take Time to Exercise In times of increased stress, it’s important to give your body opportunities to release tension. One way of doing this is by exercise. Just taking a walk outside…
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How to Challenge Anxious Thoughts
Do you ever experience anxious thoughts you can’t escape? You are not alone. Many times we can get wrapped up in our head with our thoughts spinning out of control. And, instead of trying to find a way out or forward, we often dig down deeper into a hole of no return. When you find yourself struggling with anxiety, go back to your ABCs and take a moment to reflect about your situation before you react. Attention Notice what your mind is saying. The first step to being able to figure out everything that’s going on is to just start by noticing what you are actually thinking. Write your thoughts…
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Help Kids Cope During Quarantine
Children are experiencing many different feelings during quarantine. Some may be worried about their safety, they may miss their friends, or they may just be sad they can’t do some of the things they used to do. Here are some ways to help kids cope during quarantine. Christy Pennison, LPC-S, and her furry friend Waldo the Walrus with Be Inspired Counseling & Consulting wanted to help kids identify how they feel, teach them coping skills to manage their feelings, and help them learn ways to shift their thoughts to what is going right instead of what they may be missing. In this four-part, interactive video series, we talk with kids…
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Mental Health Checklist During Times of Uncertainty
Now, more than ever, it’s important to do things that support your physical and mental health as well. During times of uncertainty, it’s hard to know what you should be doing to maintain your mental health. Here are 9 things to do during this time to take care of yourself to be able to fully show up for the people who need you. I got out of bed and took a deep breath in and out Especially during this time, it’s important to make sure you are getting adequate rest. Many will experience “sleepless” nights during times of uncertainty. But, try to identify what may be contributing to your trouble…
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Finding Calm in the Midst of Uncertainty
In the midst of chaos and uncertainty, it’s hard to find calm. A lot has changed in our lives over the past days, weeks, and months. With so much changing, and so quickly, it’s hard for our minds to catch up to our present reality. A sense of uneasiness lurks at every corner of our daily lives, almost feeling surreal. During these unfamiliar times, how can we stay present, finding calm in the midst of uncertainty? Acknowledge your feelings Well, for starters, we have to acknowledge what is causing these unsettling feelings of anxiety and worry. We must acknowledge that there are things about what is going on in…
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Adjusting to Stay at Home
Over the past several weeks our world has turned upside down, or at least that is how it feels. It has been a whirlwind of change. And if you are struggling with adjusting to everything, just know you are not alone. Our minds are still trying to catch up with everything that is happening. Local boutique owner (Addie’s Boutique) and mom, Brandy Watkins Wills, reached out to ask me some questions about adjusting to our new reality. I wanted to share these questions and responses, because I think we are all just trying to figure this out one day at a time. And, the range of feelings and emotions you…
