How To Stay Sane In An Insane World? – Vol. 550, May 28, 2020
During these days of coronavirus, many people are feeling a bit frustrated by being stuck in their own homes. Some are not doing a very good job of following the safety guidelines going out in public. Apparently people in New York City are having their picnics out on the grass in Central Park based on a photograph someone shot of the scene there a day or so ago as an example.
I have taken an entirely different approach to the situation than many. So here are my best tips and insights to help you shift your thinking on the situation.
- Your attitude is where your health and wellbeing begin and end, so these are your most important assets. Do what you need to in order to keep your immune system healthy – which means eating whole foods, getting enough sleep, and staying positive in mind and spirit.
- There are many who are going to dramatize this as the worst thing that has ever happened. Well, economically speaking it is among the worst, however, those who were willing to put their heads down and be resourceful figured out how to make a ton of money in times such as these.
- You have just been given the best gift ever, especially if you are a person who has been having to commute endless hours to get to your job. You now have the free time to do those things that you have claimed you never had time for, so what are you doing complaining, go get to them!
- You have time to spend with your family, so find the things they enjoy doing and do them with them be it playing cards, chess or some other board game, cooking or baking, or maybe playing a game in your backyard together. This is your opportunity to ‘bond’ with your kids so take advantage of it.
- You know how you make so many excuses as to why you are unable to connect with those that you say you love and care about – well, you have plenty of time to make that call with all the apps available long-distance calls across the globe cost $0.00. Or you could write a heartfelt email. Or, perhaps you like texting – however, if you text, use real words and take the time to say what you mean so that the receiver understands what you are saying. And, by all means, make sure you are sending the text to the correct person before sending. You will bring some light to another and feel great by doing so.
- You have time to learn some new language, how to start your own online business, or anything that your mind can think of through the many free college courses and of course, there is Khan Academy. If you want more specialized knowledge, there are many online courses that one can pay for as well. You no longer have any excuses.
- You have been complaining of all the weight that you have gained for whatever the reason. Though you have closer access to that fridge of yours, you can either use it to eat garbage or to make real food for yourself. Of course, by making the best decisions for ourselves we will put ourselves into a much better emotional state.
- Stay away from the catastrophizers out there where everything is a catastrophe. You have more choice now than ever who you allow into your unconscious mind, so choose happy, uplifting people to listen to, learn from, and to be with.
- When you feel sick of hanging around your home, be grateful for that home you have to hang around in.
- Take the time to really do some inner personal development. This is what I am doing on top of the work for my master’s degree. It is actually much more important work for me now, because I am going to come out the other side of this situation better off than I went into it. That is, my friends called “mindset.” We all need to work on our mindsets every day. For me that includes my morning rituals of doing self-hypnosis or listening to a guided meditation, journaling with gratitude lists, a bit of online yoga, Pilates or resistance band exercises, eating a healthy brunch, and then onto the work of the day.
It is so important for us to take this sacred time to really look deep inside ourselves to find that which is most important. This is the ultimate gift – to have to slow down and be real. This instead of endlessly pursuing whatever we have been without much thought at all.
If you were unhappy for whatever reason before this coronavirus situation, this is your time to work on anything that needs to be worked on to help you find your happiness – and that is guided by listening to your inner self and then doing what it tells you is most important to you as your contribution to this world. No one says it is easy, however, it is meaningful and that is how to have a well-lived life. Physical things aren’t going to do it, meaningful things will.
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Suzanne Kellner-Zinck founded Dawning Visions Hypnosis in 2002, She has become an innovator in the use of hypnotism and neuro-linguistic programming in the areas of obsessive compulsive disorders such as: eating disorders, sexual addiction and substance abuse as well as working with those with anxiety and mood disorders.
Her clients have come to work with her from across the United States and as far away as Africa to help them to finally be freed from these emotional issues that once ruled their lives. Today she is in the process of bringing her work to many more in the form of ebooks and other downloadable formats.
She is a member of American Holistic Medical Association and the American College for Advancement in Medicine.
Prior to founding Dawning Visions Hypnosis, Kellner-Zinck worked within vendor programs for the mentally ill working to help them to live up to their fullest potential. Many of her previous clients were able to move out on their own and find fulfilling work.
Kellner-Zinck is a Certified Trainer of Hypnosis and Neuro-Linguistic programing through Tad James Company, Inc. and a Master Hypnotist and Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming through Advanced Neuro Dynamics. She holds a bachelor’s degree in education and political studies from Curry College.
Dawning Visions Hypnosis is teaching people that they can indeed leave their unwanted behaviors behind as they move forward to living fulfilling and joy filled lives.