It’s one of our basic needs, the need for security, which is triggering fear in many people. Although many things are out of our control, we need to keep working at reducing and releasing fear, panic and anxiety because it over activates our flight-or-fight mode. When we are in what I call Meerkat Mode, our body wants to take constant action. Because present circumstances make that a bit restrictive, it’s possible that the tension that builds as a result of being ready to pounce on problems begins to physically hurt a little. It could also be the reason that people are getting ants in their pants and pushing the boundaries of their bubbles.
Calming our mind and soothing our system is not a luxury thing to do, it’s vital. It will help us through this long haul experience.
Parents, be sure to grab a small moment each day, just for yourself. Today I found this super cool kids meditation, that is 15 minutes long, which I also adored. It’s free. Why not lie down together and listen, and make it a shared part of your day?
Grown-ups, below is my most favoured way of reducing stress, that I learnt when I trained in Mindfulness. Jon Kabat-Zinn is Professor of Medicine Emeritus and creator of the Stress Reduction Clinic and the Centre for Mindfulness in Medicine at the University of Massachusetts Medical School.
Leanne French Relationship Expert & Counsellor 
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