Worry is an extension of fear

Here’s a great description of why fear and worry are not productive. Notice how even a small shift in perspective can change things! Many Blessings, Worry Worry is an extension of fear, and can also set you up for attracting that which you don't want in your life. We have all had the experience of worrying about something at some point in our lives. Some of us have a habitual tendency to worry, and all of us have known someone who is a chronic worrier. Worry is an extension of fear and can be a very draining experience. In order for worry to exist, we have to imagine that something bad might happen. What we are worrying about has not happened yet, however, so this bad thing is by definition a fantasy. Understood this way, worry is a self-created state of needless fear. Still, most of us worry. One reason [...]

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Mental Health Services at the 2021 US Open

In our culture, Athletes are considered the epitome of success.  We think they are invincible.  Like superheroes with exclusive power that is elusive to the rest of us.  But even the greatest athletes struggle. All of us are mind body and spirit beings.  We are designed to move toward what we feel passionate about.  Whether you’re a high-performance athlete, an artist, or a high school student, we all experience stress. Performance-related stress has a double-edged sword.  It can be the energy that drives us toward a goal, and the energy that takes us down.  Recognizing the impact of stress on the mind and body, and providing help at competitions and other workplaces helps us all see that everyone needs a little help sometimes. Full Story: US Open to offer mental health services to participating athletes in The Optimist Daily Image Source: Renith R, Unsplash

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Life after: Losing a parent

Losing a parent is difficult for us at any age. Even as adults, we feel uneasy and alone, often becoming suddenly aware of a connection we may not have appreciated. It was so constant, we were barely aware. “When we loose a parent as a child, the severing of that connection is profound.” Our awareness that we cannot survive without them is instinctive … and the overwhelm is enormous - even when there is another parent and other family around us. The body stores the trauma. We experience belly aches, feel vigilantly aware of the remaining parents’ every move, we struggle with separation. That is because neural pathways are built from the fight or flight part of our brain and our bodies store the trauma so we will never forget. The younger we are when it happens, the more generalized our sense of insecurity. A particular place is not safe… [...]

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Grief Is Something We Feel When Things Change Drastically

Grief is not only what we feel when we loose someone we love, it’s also something we feel when things change drastically. Whether it’s a move, a change in our relationships, a job change, a natural disaster, or all of the above in the case of the COVID-19 Pandemic, grief is real. We can push it away, or stuff it down, but the most healthy way through is to allow the feelings, process them, and arrive eventually at resolution having uncovered the deeper relevance in our lives. If we don’t process our grief, it will remain unresolved and it’s impact will grow over time. Dig deeper for helpful insights and tools for processing grief during these unprecedented times... The Discomfort You're Feeling is Grief To learn more about grieving during the COVID-19 pandemic, please visit Beachwood Center for Wellbeing.  

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Isolation Has Both Physical and Emotional Consequences to Wellbeing

 Thank you Dr. Carol Garfinkle for your insight and recommendations! First and foremost, isolation has both physical and emotional consequences to wellbeing.  let’s be clear – even though we call it social distancing, physical distancing does NOT mean emotional distancing, or social isolation. Here are just a few ideas to keep everyone connected Reach out with a call to those you care about. Connect with facetime or zoom and hold a social gathering of friends or family.  If you are able, consider offering to shop and deliver food to those who may not have family or resources. Leave groceries on their porch or at their door and have a safe distance (six-foot apart) conversation with them. Schedule calls with those you love. For instance, if there are family members in independent, assisted living, or nursing homes, schedule virtual visits with children; calling or video chatting on different days of [...]

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