Training your brain to start focusing on what is a Fact, and what stories we are telling ourselves about what we are hearing in the world.
Our prehistoric brain (the portion called the amygdala) has one sole purpose; it is focused on keeping us alive, evolutionarily it is predisposed to look out for danger.
This is all normal.
The thoughts and feelings you are experiencing are normal.
The important part of dealing with your feelings of anxiety in this extraordinary situation comes from learning to recognize, become conscious of and actually record the thoughts we are having.
This is my first video; I hope its helpful, if you need more information or personal support, don't hesitate to reach out to me.
Write your thoughts down - its important to do it daily.
Our personal power lies in the ability of our pre-frontal cortex, (the thinking reasoning part of our brain) to be able to filter through the thoughts we are having.
Making DECISIONS for ourselves in the moment about what is true and factual versus the stories we are telling ourselves, or group influenced thinking.
Do this for yourself if you are feeling the challenge and stress of all of the stimulation around you.
Its a great first step in learning to manage your own thinking through this time of crisis and chaos.
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