Cancer self-help Archives - Prudence Sinclair

Prue Sinclair

11 hours ago

More tips to keep your mind and energy positive!
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4. Be of Service to Others

Do you have elderly neighbors or neighbors who are battling a major illness? No doubt life is even more stressful for them right now. It will make you feel great if you give them a call and check in on them to see if you can help them in any way. Be mindful to keep your distance of course, but see if they need some help with shopping or other errands.
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5. Be Grateful

Something you can do with the extra time on your hands is to be grateful for all that you have in your life. If you and your loved ones are healthy, feel grateful. If you have enough food and paper products stocked up, feel grateful. If you aren’t being impacted negatively by financial hardship right now, feel grateful. If the birds are still singing outside and you can see daffodils starting to open, feel grateful.
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6. See the Silver Lining

Many of us have been sent home from our jobs; speaking events have been canceled, just about everything is shutting down, and we are told to stay home. You can either look at this as a stressful time, or you can look at it as an opportunity to spend more time with your family and/or focus on something you’ve been meaning to do but haven’t had time for. This could be spending time exercising, working on that book or mission statement for your new business. How often are you told to stay home? Not often or even ever, so take full advantage of this time and use it to your advantage.

7. Support Your Local Businesses

While it is not advised that we gather in groups of over 10 people, many local restaurants and gyms and hair salons, etc. are getting hit hard. If you are lucky enough to be still getting a paycheck, consider buying a gift certificate from local businesses to use later and order food from restaurants online and have it delivered. ...

Prue Sinclair

1 day ago

Tips to keep your mind and energy positive!

1. Take a Break from the News

Yes, it’s essential to stay aware of what is going on internationally and in your local area, but you needn’t stay glued to the TV or the Internet. The media these days seems to be more about spreading fear than accurate information anyway. So take breaks. Watch something more positive and uplifting.
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2. Recognize Your Own Strength

Depending on your age, this is most likely not the first crisis you have endured. There was the financial crash of 2008, other pandemic viruses, and of course, the horrors of 911. Not only have you made it through all of those, but you are also most likely stronger because of it. Remind yourself that you will get through this as well.
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3. Have More Laughs

The old saying “laughter is the best medicine” didn’t become an old saying just because. Laughing is truly an elixir for your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. And since most of us find ourselves at home, bored, with not much to do (except that spring cleaning none of us WANTS to tackle right now), it’s a great time to get the family together, pop some popcorn, and watch some of your favorite comedies. ...

Prue Sinclair

2 days ago

How are you doing?

I’m working from home and taking extra breaks each day to check-in on how I am feeling. It’s a bit of a roller coaster ride with moments of overwhelm and worry, especially with so many of our young team struggling with social distancing working out of their homes for the first time in their life.

They live alone and miss their workmates, family, and friends. When those feelings take over, I get up and move my body or head out for a walk.

Right now, taking care of yourself has never been more critical

Take note of your current stress levels. Pull away from the sources of your stress as best you can. .
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Reach out to friends and family for phone calls, video chats. Start a journal, or focus on learning a new skill.
Learn to meditate, or start some beginner yoga. Build something, or do a project in the house that you've been putting off. ...