Fear in itself is a virus that can be contagious and spread quickly. The vaccine is found within our mind body spirit connection. It is normal at times like these to feel fear but we don’t want to let it go unmanaged, especially given many of the known effects of fear and anxiety are counterproductive to the very thing we fear. Insomnia, inflammation, lowered immunity, depression, isolation, edginess, alcohol abuse, panic attacks, and loneliness just to name a few. Understandably we will all likely dip in and out of fear with the ever-changing landscape of what the coronavirus is bringing and what we need to do to feel safe, follow the guidelines and take care of ourselves. It may take everything we have to manage our fears, yet it will be well worth it.

When we focus on ways that we can be in control in the present moment we take our power back. In fact, focusing on how we respond to situations gives us our only true power. It may not change the external circumstances but it allows our nervous system to stay regulated which gives us a sense of control, empowerment, and calm in the face of adversity and uncertainty.