COVID 19
Try these 3 Actions To Have a Better Life IMMEDIATELY
1. Drink Water
You need to stay hydrated during these times. If you go to any doctor and one of the fundamental actions he/she will tell you is to drink more water. Seems elementary but it makes a HUGE difference.
I personally carry around a gallon jug I bought for $10 (it's glass) and finish it everyday (okay 5 out of 7 days). I've heard it said you are supposed to drink half your weight in ounces per day (roughly speaking).
I weigh 215 pounds and half of that is 107.5 and that is the number of ounces per day I am to consume.
Try to carry water with you wherever you go (like you can go anywhere now besides outside). Put it in a jug, canteen, or a Mason JAR. Because if I don't have my jug with me at all times: I will NOT drink nearly the amount of water I'm supposed to.
So carry the water with you and DRINK IT!!
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| This Picture Makes You Thirsty |
2. Breath Deeply
According to health professionals when we are under stress we take short, shallow breaths. This can have a significant impact on our physical, mental and emotional health. Taking time to shut off the noise and breath deeply will have an immediate impact on your overall well being.
I'm not talking about a 20 minute session on meditation here (although that might be helpful).
Just 5-6 deep breaths in a row. How long does that take? 20-30 seconds?
Give it a try and I bet you'll be MORE than pleased with how you feel.
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| IN and OUT...IN and OUT...ahhhhh!! |
3. Forgive Yourself & Forgive Others...QUICKLY
Quarantine is a challenge for everyone (some more than others and some MUCH more than others). When you are going through challenging times you become stressed and frustrated. And during those times let's face it: You or your loved ones will say and do things that they normally would not do.
When they do act "Special" let this thought permeate your mind:
"That's not them, they wouldn't be acting that way if they weren't going through ___________ right now. I won't let it get to me."
Or when YOU do or say things that you normally wouldn't and are "Special". I recommend apologizing to the person you offended (I cannot tell you how many times I've said "sorry" to my wife and kids lately) .
And once you've asked for forgiveness: Forgive YOURSELF!!
Move on and do better next time.
This is a hard thing to do for sure that will take practice. But let's not heap GUILT on top of all the other emotional strain you're going through!
4. Turn off your electronics and 24/7 News (Hey I thought you said 3 tips?)
More than anything this will help in your attitude and overall outlook on life.
Yes, stay informed.
Yes, stay up to date on changes.
But come on, do you really need to be scrolling through Facebook or your political party's news website as much as you do now? Is it within the realm of possibility that you could cut it down...JUST A BIT?
Does it really matter what the H-E-double hockey sticks someone said about something or someone who you've never met that doesn't affect your life?
Let me help you with the hard ones: NO. It doesn't.
Shut your phone, TV, Tablet, iPod, live stream, internet, satellite or whatever else way you plug into the mainstream media for just 4 hours today.
Try it... I DARE YOU!
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
David Cadarette is a registered Fiduciary Investment Advisor Representative with the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) and is the CEO of CLC Investment Advisors, LLC with offices in Petoskey, Boyne City, Mount Pleasant & Traverse City Michigan. He currently lives in Charlevoix Michigan with his family. 
