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TMHS 407: How To Reduce Anxiety And Maintain Your Health During A Lockdown

Published: April 15, 2020, 2:38 a.m.

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During this unprecedented time, we\\u2019re all at home\\u2014but on some level we\\u2019re all in this together. If you find yourself itching to get back to normalcy, it\\u2019s important to remember that this time is an opportunity for significant growth and introspection. None of us will come out of this unchanged, but it\\u2019s up to you to determine how you will cope.

Will you allow your mind to become consumed by fear and anxiety, or will you choose to manage your stress and practice peace? My mission is for you to come out of this experience better and stronger than you came into it. On today\\u2019s show, you\\u2019re going to learn about maintaining your health at home, understanding your risk level, and optimizing your mind and body to thrive under any circumstance.\\xa0

You\\u2019re going to learn about understanding the root cause of the pervasive fear in our society, and how to find inner peace when the world seems overwhelming. This episode contains tips for building mental health and clarity, plus how to shift your workout regimen while you\\u2019re stuck at home. I hope this episode inspires you to remain internally calm, healthy and connected no matter what is happening in the world. Enjoy!\\xa0

In this episode you\\u2019ll discover:

  • What it means to give yourself a mental treat.
  • The definition of the Japanese term shinrin-yoku and how it can reduce anxiety.
  • How exercise can change expression of genes in the brain.
  • Why you don\\u2019t need a gym to work out, and how to become more physically literate.
  • How walking can improve your immune function.
  • Why keeping a consistent sleep schedule is so important.
  • How to address loneliness during social isolation.\\xa0
  • Ways to strengthen connection with your loved ones from a distance.
  • The fascinating benefits of having a pet.
  • How human touch triggers anti-anxiety and anti-depression compounds.
  • The third leading cause of death in the US.\\xa0
  • How human interaction helps build immunity.
  • Why wearing a face mask isn\\u2019t as effective as you might think.
  • The one thing you can control in life.

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