How to communicate when emotions run high
Communicating compassionately when stakes are high and emotions are strong is more than just a nice thing to do. It feels better than bashing heads, and it’s solution oriented. This is always important to remember, and it feels especially critical right now. With the economy starting to reopen, every household must decide how much to […]
Take a deep breath — it could save your life
I’ve written tons of stuff about deep breathing. Here’s a new reason to do it: It may help if you catch the coronavirus. I learned about this from my sister in law, who lives in New York, and just recovered from a nasty bout of COVID-19. She received some medical care, but thankfully, it was […]
It’s OK not to be productive while you stay at home during coronavirus
Since a whole lot of us have been spending more time at home, I planned to write about how to use this time productively. If you have extra time on your hands and feel more anxious than usual, what are the best things you can do? I do have a few ideas on this. For […]
Mindfulness over matter may help ease coronavirus worry
If I were to sum up this moment in one word, it wouldn’t be “coronavirus” or “COVID-19.” It would be “anxiety.” This wild and unprecedented pandemic is challenging every aspect of our lives and social structures. In times like this, I’m grateful for my background in meditation and mindfulness. And I’m struggling. I’m worried about […]