EP 215: Paying Attention in These Scary Times
b'These are strange times. And they can be scary times. \\n\\nBut if we succumb to the fear, our bodies will enter the stress response. \\n\\nAnd when our bodies are in the stress response, among other things, our immune systems will be compromised. \\n\\nAnd this means that we open ourselves to allow the virus, if we contract it, to do it\\u2019s work far more efficiently and therefore suffer more damaging effects. \\n\\nOne of the most effective ways to avoid this stress response is to pay attention to what\\u2019s happening as it\\u2019s happening so we don\\u2019t allow our minds to wander to the what if\\u2019s and if only\\u2019s that bring the stress with them. \\n\\nSo while these can be unnerving and scary times, they can also be times of opportunity. \\n\\nLast night, I took the opportunity to come up with this stress reducing practice.\\n\\nIf you have any questions or would like to learn more, drop a comment below or send me a DM. \\n\\n#stressreduction #bodyandmind #presence #selfawareness #wellness #mindfulness'