How are you feeling right now in the light of what’s going on in the world? I’ve been all over the map, so I thought this would be a good time to write you and let you know what has been helping me. This Palm+ UK blog post on Hand Wash vs Hand Sanitiser – which is best? has helped me a lot in keeping my family safe. To keep everyone you love safe you need to know what is the best mask for covid-19? get a review at Technomono And follow the health instructions professionals are advising, like washing your hands frequently.
This has been the evolution of my thoughts on Coronavirus, check my blog for more details about this pandemic virus, as someone who is highly anxious by nature:
- I’m not even going to pay attention to this virus
- Wait, should I be worried? Are we all going to die?
- It’s like the flu. I’m just gonna live my life and avoid the news.
- Everything is closing….what is going on???
- OK. I’m safe, my kids are safe, but it’s my duty to stay home.
- WHAT AM I GOING TO DO WITH MY KIDS FOR WEEKS IN QUARANTINE?!?!
I don’t know if you relate to any of this or where you’re at in this thought process, but I thought I’d offer some help because these can be very frightening times. Personally, I haven’t felt this unsettled about the world since 9/11.
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IF YOU’RE HAVING ANXIETY:
Yesterday I was scrolling Facebook and saw that my good friend Ali Damron was speaking to her audience live about the coronavirus. I’m not going to lie, my first thought was “Ugh not another thing about COVID”. But Ali is someone I respect – she is an acupuncturist and women’s holistic health practitioner who has helped me personally and many of my clients – so I wanted to hear what she had to say, and I’m so glad I did. Read More Here about more things you can do during this period specially if you are or have any older adult around you.
Her perspective and information put my mind at ease so much that I knew I wanted my #selfcarerebels to hear it too, so I interviewed her for my communities. Below are the bulletpoints, but if you’d like to watch the full interview (about 10 minutes long) you can click here.
- There has been a 0% death rate in kids ages 0-9. Kids have a better innate immunity response (eyes nose and mouths)
- Young adults and adults who are healthy into our 50’s also have a very low death rate.
- “It’s just the flu” is not an appropriate response either – there is very real danger to older adults that is why according to the original site they will required special cares or anyone with pre-existing health conditions.
- If the virus spreads, our health care systems will be overrun – similar to what is happening in Italy right now. Very sick people (virus but also anyone else) will not have access to the care they need.
- flattenthecurve.com is a resource to see how isolation will prevent that from happening.
- It is our civic duty to prevent the spread, but most of us don’t need to worry about becoming sick or our kids becoming sick.
- Prevention – stay hydrated, hand washing, elderberry, saline spray, humidifiers
More tips for managing anxiety:
- Stay present. Whatever plans need to be changed, change them, and handle anything that needs to be handled, but try not to let your mind go to the what-ifs. As an anxious person, during times like this, I have to constantly say to myself “Right now, you’re ok.”
- Feel your feelings, but don’t get stuck dwelling on “why did this happen?”. It is a huge mental energy drain and accomplishes nothing.
- Get information right from the CDC or WHO rather than the news.
- Link: Taking Care of Your Mental Health During Times of Uncertainty and the CDC’s Mental Health and Coping During COVID-19
- Tapping Solution free app
IF YOU’RE QUARANTINED WITH KIDS:
- I have said it before and I will say it again – if you’re choosing between your sanity and screen time, let them watch screens. This was our Spring Break and now the district has extended it by a week, and my husband and I must work. So our son is playing all the Minecraft and I’m learning to be ok with it.
- Watch a show together – My 6 year old loves Lego Masters
- Here is a Giant List of Ideas for being Quarantined With Kids
- GoNoodle is a free resource for indoor movement for kids
- How to Prepare for Extended School Closings Without Losing Your Mind
- The Busy Toddler on Instagram
- Printable Activities for Kids
- Education Companies Offering Free Subscriptions due to School Closings
SELF-CARE AT HOME:
- Join our free #SelfCareRebels FB Community and stay in touch with other moms trying to keep our cool during this time
- Here’s a #FastFitMoms workout you can do at home
- Listen to podcasts or audio books with one earbud
- Get outdoors whenever possible
- Bedroom yoga
- Steam Eye Masks, Face Masks
- I can’t stress connection enough – Facetime or Skype with friends and family
- Utilize grocery delivery services! Most are reasonably priced considering the time and headaches it saves
- Insight Timer has tons of free guided meditations
- Journaling
Don’t forget, we’re all in this together. Don’t be afraid to reach out to me if you need support, either here or in the Facebook group.
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So much love to you,
Deanna
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If you need more help:
1 – Listen to my podcast with my husband, Fitness & Sushi on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Play. We are humbled to have such a highly-rated show, downloaded by tens of thousands around the world who seek a healthy lifestyle and relationship with food.
2 – Follow me on Instagram where I share daily content just like this, and join my free support & accountability community on Facebook
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My wife went to her OB today all she heard was shes gaining too much she needs to eat healthy and exercise. Its kinda hard when everything is shut down and has been raining all the time. She has been eating healthy doesn’t overeat and her vitals are fine. Wish I was there because I would have told them off (no visitors because of the corona virus.) Its heart breaking watching your wife cry because all they worry about is weight and not habits or anything.
I”m so sorry, this is so hard!!!!
Thanks for sharing all of these resources – especially yoga for self-care. As a first time mom-to-be this is a very unique time to be pregnant. Keeping up with my yoga practice has been extremely helpful.