How to Stop, Breathe, Listen. Be as Calm as Possible

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Nicole Akers
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5 min readMar 25, 2020

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The last week has everyone’s anxiety rising. That’s understandable. If caught in a fire, we’re taught to stop, drop, and roll. In this global pandemic, I suggest we stop, breathe, and listen. When we are calmer we can make better decisions.

Relax, as much as possible, and read great stories.

Our columnists continue to bring advice.

Ayodeji Awosika wants you to get out of your funk. — Curated

In short, being in a funk is an interpretation you’re making about your life and your circumstances. It probably goes something like this.

Almost every day, you have that little thought and inkling in the back of your mind that you could-possibly-maybe-eventually change your life. → READ MORE.

Sean Kernan wants you to find contentment.

Surfing competitions usually consist of rounds.

In each round, a pair of surfers will paddle out into the waves, “duck diving” their board under oncoming waves, until they get into position.

Then, in the rocking ocean, they will face the shore. → READ MORE.

Anthony Moore wants…

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Nicole Akers
Publishous

Teacher | Happy Mom of 2 brings amazing tips on parenting, learning, & lifestyle | 🐶 Mom | Bestselling Author | Founder of Publishous. Keep that smile.