If you let the news and its resultant chaos get into our inner being, the result will be continued anxiety and fear.

Again, I am not advocating ignoring things you can do. What I am suggesting is that you calm your nervous system and know your inner peace before you look at the options. Don’t get caught up in things based on how horrible the situation is.

If nothing else, take deep breaths before making decisions. If you are really scared or worried, maybe you need a social media or news break until you can calm yourself and your response.

Practice breathing techniques and even consider meditation to learn to calm yourself. The value of a soothed nervous system cannot be overstated.

There are so many things happening that we cannot do anything about that if we continue to get all worked up, it will increase your stress response and that’s not healthy.

The world situation is enough to increase stress related illness and that’s most conditions. If you have a chronic illness or an immune related issue, you want to minimize stress as much as possible.

You can find peace within. It’s nearly impossible to find it without.