How are you doing friends?
How are you coping with everything that is unfolding in the world right now? <—Not a rhetorical question, I truly want to know so feel free to drop me an email here and let me know.
I’m not going to lie…it’s been a tough week and I wasn’t sure I should write this email at all. But then I remembered what I tell my clients regarding mindset. It’s not just about doing it when things are good and easy, it’s about doing it when things are hard too. This is one of those moments. So let’s get started shall we?
Friday 5: Connection, Coping & Coming Together
1. Feel the feels.
I just wanted to remind you that no matter what you are feeling at the moment it’s ok for you to feel what you feel. If you feel sad, lonely, worried, frustrated, fearful etc. It’s ok. We are all dealing with this in a variety of ways and there’s no “right” way of handling it. We have to give ourselves permission to feel the feels in order to process them and move through them. So, whatever you are feeling right now…let it be ok.
2. Connect when/where you can.
While many of us are practicing social distancing at the moment (and let me tell you that can be incredibly lonely), it’s important to still connect with others when and where you can. Reach out to friends, video chat with family members, or connect with other like minded souls around the internet. There are tons of opportunities right now to connect with others (including the pay what you can 30-Days of Mindset Support I am hosting starting Monday). So, reach out & connect as you feel called to, I truly believe this is part of the message for us all.
3. Breathe & be.
Yesterday, I spent the afternoon outside with my son and dogs. We sat on the back deck with a few books, paint supplies and the great outdoors & I can’t tell you what a difference it made. I realized this past week I’ve been so anxious I haven’t really allowed myself to truly breathe and just be in this moment. I’ve been worried about what’s going to happen next (as if I can control any of it) and just a few hours outside helped me to realize how much I needed to just ‘be’ with this moment as much as possible. Maybe you do too. If so, I encourage you to get outside or open your windows and just take a few mindful & deep breaths. You might be surprised at how much it helps.
4. How does it get any better than this???
A question I am continually asking myself through all of this. It’s a practice I started years ago and I use it whenever I’ve been challenged & it really helps. You don’t have to come up with the answer, you just have to ask and be open to how it shows up. There are lots of ways this can get better for us all even if we can’t quite see it now. It can & will shift for us all friends. Hang in there.
5. Be the light or find one.
This week I’ve been floating back and forth between trying to “be the light” for others & seeking support for myself. It’s a delicate balance and I think it’s important to know that we can all be the light for others & seek support as well. So, where ever you fall at the moment, want to encourage you to be there. Support, share, & connect with others as you can & reach out and seek support when you need it. We are truly in this together & we need to give ourselves permission to seek support when we need it, especially now.
I hope this Friday 5 was helpful & if nothing else lets you know you are not alone. We are all finding our way through this situation the best way we know how so hang in there.
With that said here are a few reminders & resources that might be helpful for you…
–> Mindpower Membership –Pay what you can is still available. I’ll be keeping this open for another week so if you want to get signed up you can send any amount here & I’ll send you the link to join. I’ll be doing weekly oracle readings, mindset support, live calls, trainings etc. plus, you will have access to a whole library of past trainings and audios asap.
–> Free support calls still available– if you want some mindset support right now and you’d like to connect, feel free to email me here & I’ll send you a link to sign up.
–> Free workouts & support– I think I mentioned this before, but moving my body every day has been a game-changer when it comes to my mindset and anxiety so if you can’t get to the gym and want access to some free workouts you can do from home, I’ve got you covered. You can join us for 3 weeks of free workouts, recipes, & other support in the Light & Love Facebook Group.
Let me follow up by saying…I know there is a lot going on right now & if it feels best for you to quiet the noise a bit and just “be” during this time…do that. I just want to offer some options to those who are seeking them and think they would be helpful. So join what feels good for you and leave the rest. Ultimately you have do what is best and what works for you.
Sending tons of love to you!