Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson Supporting Yourself During Difficult Times
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Mar 7, 2022 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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Common Emotional Responses to Crisis
- Difficult times like the Ukraine crisis evoke fear, anxiety, helplessness, and grief universally.
- Our minds can get overwhelmed, but recognizing these emotions is a crucial first step to coping well.
Three Breaths Anxiety Calm
- Practice the three breaths exercise by focusing first on your chest, then breathing with caring, and finally breathing while feeling cared about.
- This calms anxiety and helps you anchor in the present moment during stressful times.
Pause to Engage Rational Brain
- Pause and take deep, slow breaths when anxiety flares to engage your calmer, rational brain.
- Slowing down prevents impulsive reactions driven by fear and supports clearer thinking.