The Balanced Life, Huntsville Alabama

About a month ago, Dana wrote a blog post about the benefits of mindfulness and those benefits naturally extend to our children! In fact, I’d say that kids and teenagers who are more thoughtful and calm is a benefit to us ALL!

At my bridal shower many years ago, those in attendance were asked to write down one bit of advice for me on an index card for me to have. 

Over the past few years, I’ve become increasingly interested in the concept of mindfulness and how it can benefit those who practice it. There is more and more research coming out that supports the many benefits from a mindfulness practice.

Let’s face it; we all anticipate some sense of normalcy sooner rather than later.  However, what does normalcy look like for you? 

While we are continuing to face challenges regarding COVID-19, there seems to be a strong desire by many to return to normalcy. This can be achieved by focusing on one’s own mental health and beginning or continuing therapy is a perfect way to do so. 

            Connecting during quarantine? I know, I know, six feet right? Circumventing CDC recommendations is not what this blog is about! However, we are struggling with the inability to connect during this time.

Now more than ever, people of various backgrounds and cultures are coming together because we all have been affected by COVID-19 in some way or another.  One thing I know for sure, life certainly hasn’t stopped because of our current pandemic. 

Anxiety and insecurity about our uncertain future abounds and everyone deals with anxiety and stress differently.

During this unprecedented pandemic, we all feel some level of confusion and uncertainty for the near-term future.  As adults, it is difficult to process the entirety of what we as a country are facing, much less explain to our children what is happening. 

With anxiety high across the globe and our communities faced with unprecedented uncertainty, it is natural to feel uneasy. Mental health suffers when we feel panicked and fearful of the unknown.

This blog is not intended to be for or against CBD, but rather a sharing of information for the purpose of education.  Before taking CBD, please check with your doctor first. 

I’ll admit that I never want time to hurry by, as it’s such a limited and precious commodity, but I don’t feel super bummed when February is finally over.