In these days of corona here are some simple helps to get through the day:

• Close your eyes and think of something that relaxes you.
• Step away from the craziness even if it is to hide out in a bathroom.
• Appreciate your home. Sit in a comfortable chair, take deep breaths.
• Think of the people who help you through life, give them a call, text or email telling them how grateful you are for them.
• Start a journal – doesn’t have to be fancy, the blank back of a piece of paper. Just start..
• Look over your to do list, send it blessings and gratitude.

• Think of the successes you have had in this day. If only that you got out of bed.
• Think positive. Think happy thoughts.
• Go outside and look at the sky.

• Force yourself to smile.
• Think of something funny, laugh.
• Rent the movie It’s a Wonderful Life..

• Seek out web sites with articles on happiness and how to be..
• Read Authentic Happiness by Martin Seligman. It speaks to personal well being. Think you are okay, as you are…
• Pet a dog, walk your dog, purchase a dog..
• Write a list of your strengths, read it daily.

• Eat well. Limit sugar, caffeine, alcohol.
• Exercise.
• Have more sex.
• Pray.

• Plant an herb garden or any type of garden.
• Get your hands in dirt, feel the Earth.
• Don’t dwell on past events. Stay present.
• Choose what you want to think about.

• When bad thoughts appear, tell yourself to change the channel and think of something else.
• Limit the news.
• Rid yourself of negative influences and people.
• Appreciate yourself. Say good things about yourself.
• If you have health concerns, don’t dwell on them..
• Use positive affirmations, “I am extremely healthy.” You will be surprised as they work.

• Tell those you love that you love them.
• Walk barefoot.
• Take a bubble bath.
• Smell spices, burn candles, incense.
• Be grateful for all you have, especially the small things. From small grows large, remember the mustard seed..

Recently I had a melt down and feel much shame from this. We all go through times when we are not proud of our actions. But after the appropriate angst I have decided to think of this as a gift and forgive myself. That is probably the best gift we can give ourselves.

It is a challenging time we are all going through, but if we do the work, and pull together we will get through this.

Have faith.