How to Handle Stress

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Election Stress

Election Stress

You did all the things:

-voted
-encouraged others to vote
-donated money

Now we wait. In the meantime, how do you live your life without feeling the incredible strain and stress of waiting for the results?

With stress levels rising, it’s important that you prioritize your health and wellness no matter what happens in this election.

Yes, there is a lot at stake!
Yes, it is a big monster deal.
AND
Yes, you can get through this week without sacrificing your emotional and physical health.

Some suggestions:

  1. Decide how much you're going to check the news, social media etc. If you’re putting your emotional and mental health first, draw a line in the sand as to how much your body and brain can handle between now and Tuesday. Stick to your choice.

  2. GAME PLAN - what else can you do on Tuesday to keep yourself occupied? Make a plan with friends to be outside, decide to watch a show, read a book, or throw a dance party in your living room.

  3. Notice what’s happening in your body when you start to get freaked out by taking in too much info. Where do you feel it in your body, your chest, somewhere else?

  4. When you feel that sensation that tells you you’re getting anxious or overwhelmed, orient to your space (like we do in class) or even look outside. Move your head, neck, and eyes together around your space. Name 5 things that you see (making sure to look behind you). Slow down and take your time naming the color and the name of the object out loud. You may notice your body shifting, your breath may change (deeper breaths or yawns are a good sign you’re downshifting), and/or you may notice your digestion shift a bit.

  5. Engage your other senses, name 3 things you hear, or 3 things you feel your body touching. Other ways to engage your senses are to take a luxurious bath or a slow shower noticing how the water feels on your body, get outside, draw a picture…OR

    Join a somatic movement class this week and let someone else lead you. We can get through this together!

Each somatic yoga movement class includes:

~nervous system regulation exercises (creates a feeling of safety)
~tracking your own nervous system
~yoga poses and breathing
~alignment that is functional and can be used in all areas of your life
~deep rest

Carve out space to develop a connection to your nervous system this week.

Classes this week:

Monday 6-7 pm CST (YOGA)
Wednesday 9:30-10:30 am CST (BOW SPRING)
Friday 12-1 pm CST (YOGA)
Saturday 10-11:15 am CST (YOGA)

Register at www.doriesilverman.com/classes

Can’t make a live class?
All classes are now recorded. To receive a recording of a class, register for the class, and then send me an email or text letting me know you’d like the recording link. It will be available for 24 hours.

Register here for classes
And check out the resources and testimonials below.


I'll see you on the mat!

With Love and Regulation

~Dorie

P.S. Are you looking for more individualized one-on-one support for anxiety, depression or overwhelm? Let’s chat