The Calming Power of Now
We’re about 19 months into the COVID era and while many things have improved since this all started, we’re still wrestling with different levels of disruption and unpredictability that can lead to anxiety about the future. Christine and Asha talk about the power of focusing on the immediate runway in front of you and what baby steps you can take to redirect away from constant worry about what might happen in the future and toward what’s directly in front of you.
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Resources mentioned in this episode
- Minimalist Parenting (our book)
- Parent Hacks (Asha’s book)
- Christine’s CNN piece: It’s time to become friends with your anxiety
- Good Anxiety: Harnessing the Power of the Most Misunderstood Emotion by Wendy Suzuki
- Yoga with Adriene
- Headspace app
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