Somatic Therapist in Bay Area

 

With COVID-19 levels rising, many of us here in the United States are reckoning with the possibility of a second quarantine. Naturally, we are all preparing by looking for ways to alleviate our boredom, our stress, and our loneliness during the next lockdown.

As you confront the uncertainty of quarantine, Life by Design Therapy is here to remind you that not all coping strategies are created equal. For example, during the first lockdown, alcohol sales rose dramatically, indicating that many people were reaching for the bottle to help numb their COVID anxiety.

A better way to cope is by looking for something active and constructive to do to take your mind off your worries. Quarantine might be the perfect time to take up a hobby you have always been wanting to try -- or, perhaps, to start a journal.

Journaling is a healthy habit for our mental health, as it promotes self-reflection and gratitude. The benefits of journaling include:

⭐️ Getting worries out of your head and onto the page
⭐️ Identifying patterns in your thoughts and behaviors
⭐️ Finding out the sources of your anxiety so you can address them
⭐️ Noticing what makes you feel better or worse in isolation
⭐️ Reducing the effects of stress on your health
⭐️ Taking time away from screens and social media

If you aren't sure where to start with journaling, some expert guidance can help. Life by Design Therapy's therapists are trained to help you tap into your deepest emotions and develop healthy habits that support your well-being.

Do you think you will start a journal during quarantine? Let us know in the comments below!

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