For many of us, today’s election has created tremendous stress and anxiety in anticipation of the outcome.
To help cope with the stress and anxiety, I wanted to share some simple tips that might help you feel better and calmer.
- Try and limit your exposure to the News. Perhaps schedule times when you will check the election results. Check out this helpful resource with suggestions from Washington University on “Elections: Politics, Media, and Stress.” (1)
- Do some physical exercise—try dancing at home to music that lights you up. There are so many benefits to dancing! It will get your blood flowing, you will feel great, and it will make you smile. (2)
- Get out in nature—hug a tree.🌳 Look at the beautiful leaves and trees and bodies of water. Inhale the air. Being in nature calms us down. See my previous Newsletter about the Forest Bathing. (3)
- Breathe—breathing increases blood flow and oxygen to the brain. Try this Mindful Breathing exercise from U of Cal, Berkeley. (4)
- Gratitude—Take a moment to write down or think about 3 things you are grateful for, and feel the gratitude and grace in your body. Gratitude and being thankful have been shown to lower your blood pressure. Check out the health benefits of Gratitude from UCLA. (5)
Nourish yourself with good healthy food, make sure to hydrate, and when you find yourself stressing, go for a walk, turn on the music, and be kind to yourself, as you would to a friend.
Stay Tuned for an announcement about my upcoming Free Masterclass on on November 14th!
Be gentle with yourself today and let’s hope for the best.
With care,
Dr. Jill
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References:
- Elections: Politics, Media and Stress
- https://www.healthline.com/health/fitness-exercise/benefits-of-dance
- https://drjillbaron.com/what-i-learned-in-japan-to-enhance-health-and-decrease-stress
- https://ggia.berkeley.edu/practice/mindful_breathing
- Health benefits of gratitude
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