Managing the feelings

We all experience stress and frustration right? And in this pressure cooker environment we are currently living in that stress and frustration can seemingly come out of nowhere. Maybe you have been managing everything in your life so well for the last few weeks and are suddenly feeling stress or anxiety creep in. Or maybe you are missing your normal outlets - sports, meals out, social activities, classes - and feel the confinement is getting to you.

Take a deep breath.

It's okay and you are allowed to have the feelings you are experiencing. This is your time to use your tools. Get your heart rate up, move your body vigorously, it will help you return to a more relaxed state. Today I felt it... and a run while talking with a friend was my salvation. I was able to speak my mind, feel validated and exercise all at the same time. We need that and it's good to know who you can turn to when you are feeling, stressed or scared or frustrated or uncertain... or all of the above. Breathe deeply and allow yourself to experience your challenges as gifts. Learn what you can and keep moving forward.