Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson

Supporting Yourself During Difficult Times

Mar 7, 2022

01:00:48

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In this episode, they discuss managing emotions during difficult times, including anxiety calming exercises, feeling your feelings, resourcing yourself, showing compassion, using humor, getting educated, making a plan, and taking action. They also highlight the importance of supporting Ukraine through donations to charities.

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Quick takeaways

Pausing and breathing aids clear decision-making and reduces impulsivity during challenging situations.

Acknowledging and accepting difficult emotions helps in effective processing and management of feelings.

Prioritizing self-care and engaging in fulfilling activities ensures emotional stability to support others in need.

Getting informed, creating solid plans, and taking proactive actions are key for navigating tough times and fostering positive change.

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Taking a Pause in Difficult Times

During challenging situations, it is beneficial to start by pausing to gather one's thoughts and breathe. This moment of calmness allows for clearer decision-making and reduces impulsivity caused by fear and anxiety.

Introduction

4min

Navigating Difficult Times with Self-Support and Awareness

2min

Cultivating Compassion Through Breathing Practice

21min

Coping with Difficulty Through Humor and Connection

4min

Navigating Humor in Hardship and the Power of Education in Decision-Making

2min

Seeking and Honoring Truth in Relationships and Society

26min

Navigating Responses to Global Issues and Focusing on Meaningful Actions

3min

The tone of this episode of Being Well is a bit different. For context, we recorded it four days after the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

It feels like we've had more than our fair share of difficult times over the last few years. Like many people, we wish there were more we could do to support those suffering around the world. Today Dr. Rick and Forrest focus on what we can do, in our mind and in our lives, to relate to the challenging emotions – fear, grief, anxiety, anger, helplessness, and so on – that naturally arise during these times.

The advertising revenue from this episode will be donated to charities dedicated to supporting the people of Ukraine. If you'd like to join us in donating, we’ve included links below to several charities.

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Key Topics:

0:00: Introduction

5:10: Anxiety calming exercise

12:40: Pause

18:55: Feel your feelings

23:45: Resource yourself

26:45: Compassion

29:55: Humor

32:00: Get educated

40:35: Make a plan

45:55: Move into action

52:35: Recap

Make a donation to support Ukraine via one of the charities below:

CARE's Ukraine Crisis Fund

United Help Ukraine

Global Giving Ukraine Fund

Rescue.org

A list of charities by subject for supporting the people of Ukraine.

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