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Managing fear and anxiety in an uncertain world around us

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 Humans are creatures of habits. We like predictability and routine, so our everyday lives follow a familiar pattern: we go to work, we go to the gym, watch our favorite TV shows, and we go to bed. On the weekend we may play or watch sports, do a DIY, catch up with friends, etc. We crave this routine as an antidote to uncertainty, and to increase predictability. We have a deep need to know what is to happen next, sadly most of us can feel more anxious and disoriented. This uncertainty exists in many forms in our lives outside the challenges of covid-19. Take a moment to reflect and consider whether you or a family member have experienced any of the following when trying to deal with the uncertainty of modern times.  Stress or overwhelmed  Fear, worry, and anxiety Low mood, feeling sad, or lack of interest in usually enjoyed activities. physical problems, like high heart rate, low energy, and other uncomfortable sensations.  Decreased sexual desires Anger, frustration, and feeling irrit

Muscle relaxation exercise for you to use

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  Progressive muscle relaxation is a technique that will teach your clients to identify where tension is being held in your body, which will allow them to release it. Our  Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercise video  will walk You through it.  You can practice it regularly. Progressive muscle relaxation is the most effective when it's used daily. The positive effects of relaxation aren't only active while practicing—they can generalize to the rest of the day. Take care my friend.

Dealing with self-sabotage and limiting beliefs

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  Have you heard everyone talking about self-sabotaging? Maybe you’re wondering what that actually means. After all, you’d never sabotage yourself, right? Unfortunately, most of us do. When it comes to making progress, we are often our own worst enemies. Maybe you feel frustrated or defeated that you’ve worked so hard but things are still the same. It’s easy to blame outside circumstances for keeping you stuck. Including covid-19 that has caused so much problems for us all.  But what if your thoughts and actions are the things holding you back? What if, deep down, you don’t really believe you’re capable or worthy of success? If you’re anxious that you’ll never get to where you want to be, you might be dealing with self-sabotage and limiting beliefs. In this post, you’ll learn what self-sabotage means, why it happens, and how you can start recognizing it for yourself. What It Means To Self-Sabotage You’ve probably heard people say things like, “ get out of your way ” or “ stop self-sabo