02.08.2021 - By Katayune Kaeni, Psy.D., PMH-C
How are you? Sometimes it’s hard to check in with ourselves in the busy-ness of daily life, especially in these pandemic days when our self-care options are limited. High stress, depression, and anxiety tend to feel like personal failure. In today’s show, I want to offer you perspective and encouragement.
Show Highlights:
How to interpret your feelings during moments of stress
How to approach the new considerations brought on by the pandemic: masks, social distancing, virtual connections, etc.
Why life is hard in many ways right now for most people
Tips on how you can feel better:
Remember that you are resilient
Getting help is NOT failure
Honor your exhaustion by taking a break and setting boundaries
Check in with your sleep, eating/hydration, hormones, and stress
Turn “What’s wrong with me?” into “What’s going on for me?”
Take time to reflect and allow space just to BE
Resources:
Check out the Mom & Mind Online shop at Mom And Mind.
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