Day 10 - Covid-19 Lockdown Chats - SITTING IN THE UNKNOWN & supporting mental health

Covid-19 Lockdown can be seen as a time of the great Unknown.

What lies ahead?

When will we all come out of isolation?

What will the world look like?

Sitting in the unknown can trigger feelings of fear and uncertainty, and yet all of life is unknown; none of us ever knows what lies ahead!

Join Jo and Sue as they discuss being present and partnering with hope while accepting that we are trying to do the best we can in the situation we find ourselves in.

As always 'Pods with Posh and Pool' deliver a light-hearted discussion with their usual humour as they together weave through the topics of the day!

Join Sue & Jo as they discuss what SITTING IN THE UNKNOWN might look like in the midst of turmoil, and journey with us over the coming days as we chat about many topics that will directly affect many.

Love, light and peace

Jo and Sue xxx

MENTAL HEALTH & HAVING FUN - DAY 10

Lockdown can be seen as a time of challenge, or it could be viewed as a period where we hope we will one day look back and be able to say 'What fun we had!'

Fun is an important part of our daily life. Whether it be having fun at work, with our children, or elderly relatives or friends. There are health benefits to having fun - and now more than ever, while we are shut away in our homes, fun boosts happiness levels, it helps decrease stress, boosts our immune system and unites friends and families.

What are the psychological and physical benefits of having fun?

How do we create fun while in lockdown?

How can you build fun into work, routine, meetings, activities and relationships?

Join us as we discuss what FUN might look like in the midst of turmoil, and journey with us over the coming days as we chat about hot topics that will directly affect many.

With love, light and peace

Jo & Sue 

Thought Patterns - Day 9 - Mental Health

Covid-19 lockdown is challenging us to the core. What we are manifesting at this time directly relates to the thought patterns we have established. What better time to take twenty one days to retrain our thoughts in order to live a more prosperous, happy and fulfilled life! Neuroplasticity - yes!!!

Why are our thoughts so important in how we live out our lives?

How do we transition our thought patterns from negative to positive?

What strategies can we use to bring us out of helplessness, depression and hopelessness so we re-empower who we are?

Join us as we discuss what CHANGING THOUGHT PATTERNS might look like in the midst of turmoil, and journey with us over the coming days as we chat about hot topics that will directly affect many.

Love, light and peace

Jo & Sue

Caring for Others

Covid-19 lockdown is a challenging us all. There are many that need caring for within our immediate family and friend circle, as well as further afield. What better time to take a look around and work out ways we can help others by sending a text, making a phone call or connecting on social media.

Why is caring for others so important at this time?

Why are boundaries so important?

Is there a time we can ask for help?

Join us as we continue to tackle the theme of Mental Health by walking with you daily through issues that resonate.

Join us as we discuss what CARING FOR OTHERS might look like in the midst of turmoil, and journey with us over the coming days as we chat about hot topics that will directly affect many.

Love from our hearts to yours

Jo & Sue

Many around the world are now in Lockdown or living under certain restrictions

LOCKDOWN AT BELMONT INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

The principal of Belmont Intermediate School, Auckland, New Zealand - Nick Hill - chats to Sue and Jo about life during lockdown, online learning and the response from the community.

What happens when you have to close your school almost overnight?

What has been the community response to online learning?

What can help ease life for parents and students at this time?

Join us as we discuss lockdown, learning, exercise, having fun and the role of leadership and the future of education, as Nick encourages both his students and parents in the community at this time.

Love, light & peace

Jo & Sue

Owner of Corelli's Cafe in Devonport, Auckland, New Zealand - Anthony Sanderson - chats to Sue and Jo about life during lockdown.

What happens when you have to lay off staff with little notice?

What is the community response to losing a central meeting and eating place?

What has helped ease the pressure at this time?

Join us as we discuss what most of the hospitality trade will be facing at this time, and discover ways to remain positive, stay focused and also keep at heart others in the community and their daily struggle.

With thanks to Anthony!!!

Jo & Sue

Many around the world find themselves in Lockdown

Peace: THE HONEYMOON PERIOD IS OVER!!!!!

Lockdown is raising issues, conflicts, frustrations - causing hurt, pain, losses and fear to surface.

How do we find peace while in lockdown, stuck at home in conflict?

How do we deal with our own frustrations when we cannot escape, meet a friend or go to work?

Why should being at home be hard instead of peaceful?

Join us as we discuss what PEACE might look like in the midst of turmoil, and journey with us over the coming days as we chat about hot topics that will directly affect many.

From our hearts to yours, love, light and peace

Jo & Sue

Many around the world are now in Lockdown.

Empowerment: Today we take a look at the necessity to NOT partner with fear but remain empowered in our situation - which right now is complex and different for all of us.

Why is it important to not partner with fear?

How do we remain empowered as individuals with all the media coverage of the coronavirus?

What do we need to do to be empowered and also empower others?

Join Jo and Sue as we discuss what empowerment might look like and journey with us over the coming days as we discuss hot topics that will directly affect many.

With love, light & peace from us to you

Jo & Sue

Many around the world are now in Lockdown.

As mental health advocates we continue to discuss issues that resonate.

Self-care: Today we take a look at the necessity to look after ourselves if we are to stay strong, safe and sane.

What does Self-Care look like?

What role does good sleep, exercise, diet, connection, quiet time, laughter etc play in Self-Care?

Why is it important that we prioritise ourselves if we are looking after others at this time?

Join Sue and Jo as we discuss what Self-Care might look like and journey with us over the coming days as we discuss hot topics that will directly affect many.

Much love, light and peace from our hearts to yours

Jo & Sue

Many around the world are now in Lockdown

The Rules: Today we look at 'The Rules' that have been laid out by Governments relating to lockdown and the part we have to play in not only keeping others safe but keeping ourselves and our families safe too.

Join Sue and Jo as we discuss why sticking to 'The Rules' at this time is crucial!!!

Sending you all love, light & peace

Jo & Sue