This podcast is focused on supporting you to cope with distress and and stress. The events in Australia with our bushfires, current floods and the current Coronavirus have had a negative emotional and physical impact on people. Listen to explore some self care tips and ideas to manage your emotional distress and increase your feelings of calm and joy.Some of the tips include: * how using self ratings can make a positive difference * taking time to reflect and time out * trigger identification and turning them into goals * reframing thinking and more self-compassion * life isn’t perfect and we are not perfect * seeking support * limiting exposure to the news and social media * meditation * mindfulness breathing and the 4-7-8 technique * nucalm treatment for deep relaxation and restoration - for further information https://www.nucalm.com/ and for treatment in Melbourne try https://www.liforceosteopathy.com.au/osteopathy-services/nucalm/