734: Embracing Calming Practices During Challenging Times

In this episode of Anxiety Slayer, we discuss how to find calm during tough times, share our own experiences, and highlight the importance of knowing ourselves.

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Notes from this week’s episode

Our favourite calming practices for challenging times

The opportunities in adversity

  • To explore our nature and go deeper into what really matters to us

  • To water our roots

  • To see where we can support ourselves and help others

  • The value of watching the mind objectively - seeing what it’s snagged on andthenmaking a good choice to engage it or calm it.

Embracing Rest and Self-Care:

The value of truly resting, not just physically but mentally, and giving yourself permission to pause and recharge.

The significance of listening to your body and mind, and recognizing when to pull back.

Embracing Rest and Self-Care: 

The value of truly resting, not just physically but mentally, and giving yourself permission to pause and recharge.

The significance of listening to your body and mind, and recognizing when to pull back.

Finding Beauty in Simple Things: 

Looking for beauty in everyday life, especially in nature, as a way to soothe anxiety.

Slowing down and noticing seasonal changes and appreciating small moments helps us stay grounded and grateful.

Recognizing and Redirecting the Mind: 

The practice of observing your thoughts objectively and learning not to identify with the mind’s chatter.

Notice and redirect to a better place.

Cultivating Resilience and Gratitude: 

The value of building resilience through life's adversities, whether through chronic illness or external pressures, and how gratitude plays a role in managing emotions and maintaining mental health.

Book recommendation

A Life of Meaning: Relocating Your Center of Spiritual Gravity - James Hollis

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