Healthy Coping Skills

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TODAY'S LEARNING
Healthy Coping Skills

In life, there are wonderful times and not-so-wonderful times. Our everyday struggles, such as the anguish of a failing relationship, the stress of an impending deadline at work, or even the overwhelming loss of a loved one, frequently put our mental resilience to the test. For these moments, big and small, we need a way to handle the emotions and decisions our circumstances provoke. We require an escape route. Coping mechanisms are vital for preserving our mental and emotional health while we deal with life's most challenging circumstances.

Healthy coping skills and strategies to help you cope with real life:

1. Practice mindfulness to reduce overwhelm

Remaining mindful entails giving your whole attention to the present moment. It can be done by simply being aware of your environment and feelings, by practicing mindful breathing, or by engaging in meditation. This can lessen worry and stress by avoiding overpowering thoughts about the past or the future.

2. Write about your feelings in a journal

Writing out your ideas and emotions can be a healing method for self-expression and clarity. It may be a safe place to let out frustrations and aid in the processing of emotions.

3. Take a proactive approach to finding solutions

Take a proactive stance to change your perspective from concentrating on the issues to one of finding solutions. Divide more complex problems into smaller, more doable tasks so that you feel in control and accomplished.

4. Participate in hobbies that bring you joy

Engaging in enjoyable activities can effectively reduce stress. Hobbies like painting, gardening, or playing music can offer a break from daily stress and provide a sense of fulfillment.

5. Move your body

Any type of activity, whether it be yoga, jogging, or walking, can naturally release hormones that uplift your mood. Frequent exercise can help lessen anxiety and depressive symptoms. Always move at your own pace; even basic exercises and moderate stretching can have positive health effects.

6. Practice positive thinking

Transform your negative ideas into constructive ones. This entails shifting your viewpoint on your issues rather than disregarding them. It can lessen tension and enhance your capacity for problem-solving.

7. Set boundaries with work, family, and friends

Setting healthy boundaries is crucial for self-care and stress management. Learn to say no to demands on your time and energy if they’ll worsen your stress.

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ZEN STORY
Heaven and Hell: A Zen Parable

A tough, brawny samurai once approached a Zen master who was deep in meditation.

Impatient and discourteous, the samurai demanded in his husky voice so accustomed to forceful yelling, “Tell me the nature of heaven and hell.”

The Zen master opened his eyes, looked the samurai in the face, and replied with a certain scorn, “Why should I answer to a shabby, disgusting, despondent slob like you? A worm like you, do you think I should tell you anything? I can’t stand you. Get out of my sight. I have no time for silly questions.”

The samurai could not bear these insults. Consumed by rage, he drew his sword and raised it to sever the master’s head at once.

Looking straight into the samurai’s eyes, the Zen master tenderly declared, “That’s hell.”

The samurai froze. He immediately understood that anger had him in its grip. His mind had just created his own hell—one filled with resentment, hatred, self-defense, and fury. He realized that he was so deep in his torment that he was ready to kill somebody.

The samurai’s eyes filled with tears. Setting his sword aside, he put his palms together and obsequiously bowed in gratitude for this insight.

The Zen master gently acknowledged with a delicate smile, “And that’s heaven.”

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Today you get our Shadow Work Healing Prompt Cards. Introducing our Inner Child/Shadow Work Journal Prompts, designed to help you reconnect with your playful, imaginative, and carefree side and allow you to fully break the ancestral cycles by healing yourself to more freedom, love & play! Each page is filled with thought-provoking questions and prompts that will help you dive into the shadow and bring you right back to the light.

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YOGAPEDIA
Monkey Pose (Hanumanasana)

What is Monkey Pose?

Monkey pose, or hanumanasana in Sanskrit, is the yogic version of the splits. In this advance seated posture, the legs are stretched forward and back, and the arms are lifted toward the sky. The pose both requires and develops flexibility in the legs and hips.

Instructions

• Begin kneeling with the fingertips resting on the floor beside the knees.

• Exhale and stretch the left leg forward. At the same time stretch the right leg back. Keep the weight in the hands.

• Once the front hamstring and back thigh touch the floor, inhale and lift the arms to the sky.

• Breathe while holding the pose.

• Inhale and carefully return to kneeling. Change sides.

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