because the world is intense, and we need each other

It's been quite a week.

I intentionally avoid the news, because most of the time I simply don't know what to do with the overwhelm of sadness, grief, anger and hopelessness that floods my system as a result.

Yesterday, after having a dialogue with my dad about what's happening in Israel and Gaza, I had a good cry alone in my bedroom.

Today, I thought about you, and wanted to reach out and send you some love and care.

If you're feeling heavy about war and natural disaster,

if you're feeling stressed about money,

if you're feeling anxiety about a relationship in your life,

if you're feeling critical of yourself for not making a change you desperately want to make...

pause.

breathe.

Try one or both of these things.

1. Have a good cry.
Go for it. Let it rip. The authors of "Burnout" remind us that a big ol' cry is one of the tried and true ways we complete the stress cycle, which allows your nervous system to regain homeostasis so you can feel some sense of normality and even-keel emotionally.

2. Try this exercise called "Bilateral Stimulation"
It's super simple. Follow along with me in this video on IG for at least 90 seconds. As I explain in the video, this simple exercise breaks up neural activity lighting up the part of your brain engaged in anxiety-producing thoughts, and spreads bloodflow across both hemispheres of the brain, creating a resourced emotional state instead.

Super tip: try this with your kids when they're upset!

Remember, beloved Yen, this is not a time to 'go it alone.' This is a time to be with loved ones, to reach out for help when you need it, and to trust the wisdom of your body.

Get some extra sleep tonight. 

Choose something uplifting to watch if you stream something.

Know that we're in this dance of humanity, together.

How's your heart today?

Feel free to hit reply and let me know.

With love,

Britta