Take it one moment at a time and just hold on

When life throws a curve ball

We all know that life throws us curveballs. But when our world turns upside down so profoundly and unexpectedly, the fear, grief, stress, and emotional pain we experience can feel unbearable.

Especially when the outcome is out of our control and we’re plunged into a deep sense of uncertainty about the future. It’s a lot.

Navigating long-term health conditions

Navigating adversity with long-term health conditions requires a multifaceted approach, including building resilience, practising self-compassion, seeking social support, and engaging in self-care, while also seeking professional help when needed.

Mobilates and its offer can support you in achieving this, but it takes time and commitment, a huge dose of resilience and some experimentation to find the right combination of classes and socials for you.

Here are three ways to cope if you’re navigating adversity:

Allow yourself to feel

During distressing times, emotions can feel more intense and overwhelming. Try to make space for any big feelings, and give yourself time to adjust. It may take longer than you think. That’s okay.

Focus on what’s in your control

When events are out of your control, it can help to focus on your own sphere of influence to help ease fear and overwhelm.

What tangible thing can you do right now? Maybe it’s processing your feelings with someone, or taking productive action to support yourself or others.

Take it moment by moment.

In intense periods of stress or tragedy, it’s common (and totally normal) for the mind to spiral into fear-based thinking.

Gently encourage yourself to hold onto the present moment. Take it minute and minute. Easier said than done, but important.

Keep this in mind

Remember: The harder life gets, the gentler you need to be with yourself.

Reflect: What support would you benefit from the most right now? Make that your focus.

Reframe: “I should/shouldn’t feel ______” → “I’m allowed to feel however I feel, even if those feelings are in conflict and constantly changing”

Reset: Feeling overwhelmed with emotional pain? Put a hand over your heart, close your eyes, and tune into your heartbeat.

Things to experiment with:

When things seem like they are weighing you down, try some of the free resources from Calm shown below:

A Heart Less Heavy with Tamara Levitt

Coping with grief with Lama Rod Owens

Free resources & mental health support during natural disasters

Coping with trauma: how to help yourself (or someone else)

May we all be safe. May we all be free from harm. May we all find relief from suffering.

The Mobilates Mob is here to support you through the ups and downs. Please reach out – stay safe and be as well as you can be.

Make the most of the resources available to you, including Saturday Move and Chats, Togetherness and Book Club.