At the height of the Covid pandemic, we have seen a worldwide increase in stress levels.At the same time, stress has always been widely present, a part of living in modern society. All of us, everywhere, need to pay attention to more sustainable ways of dealing with stress. 

When you or people around you go through tough times, work with the pain. This is better than applying toxic positivity. Working through your feelings in a genuine way is more sustainable

With turning points on the calendar and new phases of the pandemic, we can nurture new energy to move forward. 

Meditation can be that quiet place of restoration, renewal of strength and finding focus. During Covid-19 many have, to their surprise, found anew the benefits of being alone and quiet. Doing meditation more deliberately – as a regular practice – will help you feel more rooted and centred during these times.

Looking back on the months of Covid-19, have you been able to use reading as one of the ways of getting through? Reading books can form part of self-care. Here I don't mean inspirational books only, but stories that capture experiences, that keep us engrossed, that make us see things in different ways, that take us on a journey ...

With so many people dying as a result of Covid-19, we are either engulfed in grief or grief is close at hand. This is a time to be gentle with yourself. To handle grief with openness, gentleness and self-care. It is also a time to reach out to others who are grieving. 

At a personal and social level, Covid-19 is forcing us to think about what really matters. This is the call to simplicity

During times of great uncertainty, using a routine can work wonders.

Gratitude can be empowering. In these times, we can use gratitude to lift us out of the doldrums, to give us energy and to get a new perspective. It can also be a spur to reach out to others

Covid-19 has had impacts at every level. This episode looks at the effects of Covid-19 on you and me at personal level. How can we process these effects as a way to move forward?