The Covid-19 pandemic impacts our lives in many ways. Many people have lost their jobs and income, many people are cut off from friends and family or their loved one, or the ability to find and connect with people and build relationships. We can lose a sense of safety and stability that puts our body in alert and distress. We are not able to predict when the pandemic will be over. This uncertainty of not being able to expect and plan for the future affects us significantly. The emotional pain and distress caused by the pandemic can be intense because it is still ongoing, and our body is constantly assessing the environment and gathering information to keep us safe. Therefore, it is more important than ever to listen to our body to acknowledge and validate our emotional distress and look after ourselves.

Possible clarifying questions to ask ourselves:

What do you worry about?

What information do you not know that you want to?

What have you lost this year?

What has your body been telling you about your inner experience?

What can you expect and have control of in this period?

What do you need in order to help yourself to accept the current challenges?

What can you do to care for yourself in this challenging period?

What can you do to express and process the emotional pain you are experiencing?