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"Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfil the law of Christ"
Science of power of love and a sound mind- The force against negativity and fear.
In the midst of chaos, it is easy to act in autopilot thinking. If we can put on our brakes for a moment, and notice there are so many ways we can help. Research has shown, humanitarians have shown, helping others has a powerful restoration effect on people neurologically, psychologically physiologically. This is time to practice this in any way we can. We are all in this together, we need each other. If we take a moment to step out of our subconscious panicked minds and start thinking consciously, we can truly help the crisis at hand more than we realise. In every sense, we are been forced to realise the need for social interaction our limitations as an individual. There is a power within us to heal internally and cause a kindness pandemic.
This is a time to take a closer look at our moral compass. It was written over two thousands of years ago it was written, "a joyful heart is medicine to our flesh'' Scientific evidence has revealed the benefits of thoughtfulness changes our neurological functioning, the benefits are physiological, spiritual and physiological.
Thoughtfulness is easy to take it for granted unless we truly experience and understand what it means to have unconditional love. The world is learning what it means to care for others. And we are reminded that we are not in control of everything. But we certainly have the choice of how we live and what we place our value in. This is an opportunity to reflect on how we live, evaluate our thoughts, and restore our hope.
We can help by:
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Preventing the virus from spreading.
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Help protect those who are more vulnerable than us.
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By taking the right precautions even if it's inconvenient, because of every life matters.
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Prevent mental health pandemic from happening.
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Prevent panic-driven dilemmas in the community.
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By being empathetic and compassionate.
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Stopping anger, negativity, and aggression from taking over social media.
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Taking advantage of technology to help reduce the negativity of social isolation instead of causing mental health epidemic by insensitivity.
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We can also help by being patient with those who are in the position of trying to do their best to help people of Australia.
We need unity, empathy and gratitude to get through this together.
I'M AN ORIGINAL CATCHPHRASE
The keys to staying positive
Chose what is good
The first thing we must remember is that there is so much good than negativity happening around us if not more. The fact is it is human psychology, that people gravitate towards anything that attached strong emotions to. We must be mindful although media coverage can be helpful, that there is a high content of the information being embellished before it reaches us.
if we make an effort to notice there are a lot of good happening around our own back yard despite all the hostility by a minority. We need to shift our focus from noticing everything that is negative and be blessed by all the thoughtful and caring acts that are taking place in our own back yard.
Set boundaries
Setting boundaries are one of the helpful ways to manage most things in life. When it comes to managing emotions we can set healthy boundaries.
I am not going to suggest you stay away from social media, although it would help, I know habits formed over time cannot be stopped overnight. However, instead of dropping social media altogether, use it in a positive way. Use it to keep in touch with others and make a conscious decision to focus on positive things. Avoid the following posts built around negative topics. Choose not to replay negative events in your mind. Consciously say no and you will build new habit eventually.
Take a moment to force, being present.