MOTHER’S DAY IN THE TIME OF COVID – 19

Mother’s Day can be sensitive or downright painful for many people even under the best of circumstances. For some, the day is a reminder of loss, absence, or pain in a mother-child relationship. If Mother’s Day is a difficult day for you, you may find this article from Harvard Health to be helpful.

And even if Mother’s Day has been a relatively uncomplicated celebration for you in the past, this year is certain to present unique challenges.

If you’re a mother whose children are home more, the challenge might be figuring out how to nurture your own needs in quarantine. Here are a couple of tips:

Focus on self-compassion

Increased time with your children may have led to increased pressure to be “on” all the time and feeling burned out. Take some time to reflect on the things that you are doing well.

Your best is more than good enough.

Take Time for Something that Brings You Joy While meeting your basic needs for sleep or downtime may be at the top of your list, make sure to also schedule some time for a favorite hobby or a fun activity. Even 15-20 minutes will help!

Connect with Those Who “Mother” You Whether it’s your own mother or a mentor or a peer, schedule a time to connect with someone or (“someones”) who nurtures you.

Mothers need nurturing too!

SOME MOTHER’S DAY IDEAS FOR QUARANTINE

For those who are trying to figure out how to celebrate mothers, grandmothers, and mother-figures, while in quarantine: we’ve included some suggestions.

Organize a parade by her house. Bring homemade signs with words of appreciation, scatter flowers, and dress up if you’re brave.

Put together a playlist of songs you know she loves or songs that make you think about her.

Schedule a Zoom date with her and use that time to talk about meaningful things. Ask her questions about herself, but also consider sharing something meaningful about your own life and development.

TRY THIS:

NPR SPECIAL SERIES | MOTHER’S DAY

NPR has compiled a series of articles, short videos, tips, and stories to reflect on and celebrate mothers and those who “mother”.

Features include 6-Word tributes to mothers, Latin American music for Mother’s Day, tips on a DIY Mother’s Day, a tribute to “cool aunts”, and so much more.

Check it out! Click here

GROUNDING TECHNIQUES FOR MANAGING ANXIETY

In these days of the COVID-19 outbreak, some waves of anxiety are easier to ride than others.

Grounding techniques are a way to pull yourself out of fears about the future or worries about the past and back into your body in the present moment.

Here are some grounding techniques to try when you are feeling overwhelmed.

Physical Grounding Techniques Use your senses & tangible objects around you to move through distress.

Box Breathing

Slowly inhale, counting to 4; hold breath for 4 seconds; slowly exhale, counting to 4; repeat.

(Learn more from Healthline.com)

5, 4, 3, 2, 1

Counting down from 5, use your senses to list things you notice around you. For example, 5 things you hear, then 4 things you see, then 3 things you can touch, 2 things you can smell, and 1 thing you can taste.

Cognitive Grounding Techniques

Redirect your overwhelmed brain by distraction.

Coloring / drawing

You can color images online for free, such as this beautiful ima g e of a Mandala from

Colorin g Book.pics

Memory Game

Look at a photo or picture and focus on identifying 5 or 10 details, then turn it over and try to remember those details, recreating the picture in your imagination.

MINDFUL PAUSE FOR DIFFICULT TIMES

This meditation, published on Psychology

Today by clinical psychologist Dr. Beth Kurland, is a practice intended to cultivate resilience during this difficult time.

Based in the ancient Buddhist tradition of the loving kindness meditation, Dr. Kurland’s mindful pause is for people of any background or religious practice. She encourages adapting the words of the meditation for your personal preference.

During inhalation, the words of the meditation are focused inward, directing your attention and compassion toward your own emotions. While exhaling, the meditation extends that compassion and goodwill outward toward loved ones and community.

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