Falling, Falling, Falling…Wait, Are We Talking About the Temperature?

I don’t remember an October that’s been quite as stressful as this one has been the last three weeks.

What’s happening on Wall Street makes the usual adjustment to less light seem… well, not so bad.  At least those of us with seasonal affective disorder know why we feel like crawling into bed with the covers over our heads and never coming out.

I’ve been meeting with lots of people over the past couple of weeks who are really worried about their financial futures.  About the economy, I don’t know what to say.  But about the feelings that accompany the wild swings in the U.S. economy, I’ve got some ideas for you.

• First, get a grip on reality.  Gather data, talk to your family and friends, consult your financial advisor or local banker to assess where you really stand, and what you might do about it.
• Second, schedule some serious ‘you’ time.  Watch sports, read a book, work in your yard, whatever rejuvenates you make time for it.
• Third, pay attention to your physical health.  Take a walk or run, do yoga, eat well, get more sleep…all these things can help your body which in turn will help your mood.
• Finally, spend time with the people who matter to you.  After all is said and done, it is the connections we make with others that carry us through hard times.

Hang in there!  Give me a call if I can help.

October 16th, 2008 - Posted in Health: Emotional, Physical, Mental, Spiritual | |

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