Ways to Increase Calm

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Ways to Increase Calm during Infertility

• Daily Mindfulness Practice:

  • Each morning spend 5 minutes in quiet space, in a comfortable position, taking slow/deep breaths, check in and notice without judgement:

    • How do I feel emotionally in this moment?

    • How do I feel physically in this moment?

    • How do I feel mentally in this moment?

  • This practice not only creates awareness and a connection between body and mind but allows us a small moment to slow down and check in with ourselves to see what we need and how we are coping.

  • With each practice we increase our present moment awareness of what we need, what we feel and possibly how we can create more space for love, peace and connection within ourselves and our relationships

• Self-Care:

  • At least once per day make an effort to do something loving and thoughtful for yourself.

    • Take an epsom salt bath

    • Spend time with a friend or loved one

    • Get creative: paint, draw, cook, bake, craft…stop the rumination/shame thought spiral even if just for a short while

    • Get moving: hike, walk, yoga, stretching, swim, something to release endorphins and create more calm within your soma

    • Get a massage or pedicure

    • Dance: alone or with others, let your body let go and move

• Join your community:

  • Find a support group of women who understand your journey

  • Find a therapist who truly sees you