20 December 2020
As we approach a festive season limited by the threat of Covid-19 Pandemic. This time can trigger issues of isolation and loneliness of not being able to have friends and family around as we may have gotten used to over the past years. Our habits have been disrupted, the new normal demands that we behave differently and find joy and satisfaction in different places. So, to help with coping through these changes, here are some Cognitive Tools to help. 1. Assess what's important to you and those around you. Your Needs 2. Learn what it takes to meet those needs. 3. Deliberately practice whatever skill regularly for at least 6 weeks. Forming a new habit. 4. Find the fun side of the behaviour and reward yourself. Gratitude. 5. Share your joys with those nearest and dearest to you, for today is when we create the memories we will rely on tomorrow when we can no longer create. Reminiscing with the closest and dearest will become invaluable after all is said and done, and will bring joy to your later days... 6. Commit your efforts through telling others your plans and intentions.... and take responsibility. Be accountable. 7. Deliberately Walk, Talk, Laugh, Breathe mindfully, consciously and regularly... 8. Plan each day, review it at the end. What's done forms building blocks to greater things, achievements - happiness. What's not done, don't stress, simply reschedule into the following day's activities... for Rome was not built in a day. As a matter of fact, it is still being built. 9. Write your dreams down... why? People generally have a Short attention span, Poor concentration, Poor memory..., etc. You will soon realise how prophetic and powerful your dreams are. 9. Review your thoughts for they interrogate your beliefs. Have courage to question and often change those beliefs as necessary. It is ok to change your mind on things, to change culture and tradition as you gain new information. For we are the ancestors of our future generations. What will we leave or pass on to them? Take courage to confront your fears for they can imprison you even in paradise. Life... ############ Life is infinite but death is also inevitable. YOLO - you really do only live once but through different bodies and experiences, so embrace each one. We are our fathers and mothers, grandparents and kids. We are, but a continuum. The dead and departed seem relieved of the pains and suffering of this world. It's only become pain because we have held onto the unhelpful memories. They have merely transitioned to be with their creator in another world or maybe reincarnated into another creature. Or maybe they've played their part and passed on whatever's left for you to carry on or complete... Or maybe they've gone to heaven for we shall meet again... Whatever your belief. But what about me and you? Those left behind... How will we cope without them? What will we do without their guidance? Insight Wellbeing and Bfsn can help navigate these spaces. Reach out now to regain perspective. Otherwise, catch you in the new year. #MoNya-Mental Www.i-wellbeing.weebly.com https://mothemaku.wixsite.com/bfsn
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