Transform Stress and Anxiety in the Midst of Chaos
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As I’m writing this, it’s early evening; the second day of Spring, 2020. The sun is out. The dogs are sniffing in the field because a herd of elk came through this morning. And practically the entire world is in quarantine due to the Covid-19 virus.
In the news headlines this morning, The Governor of California ordered his 40 million citizens to stay at home. The Labor Department reported a 30% increase in unemployment claims. Doctors and nurses and other front-line medical workers are facing a shortage of masks, surgical gowns and eye gear. More than 3400 people in Italy have died of the virus. Countries are closing their borders. Stocks fell again in another day of market turmoil. Schools are closed around the world. |
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In other words, there is a boat-load of stress-inducing events happening around the world, not even including the regular ordinary stress in your own life.
However, there are also a ton of stories about my favorite kind of heroes --the ones who ordinarily would go about their lives quietly doing good deeds in their neighborhoods, but would never draw national attention.
For example: A 15-year old girl in California rallied her fellow honor society students and is giving away sanitation kits to the homeless. Businesses with an excess of toilet paper are donating it to those in need. Ikea donated 50,000 face masks to hospitals. A customer in Columbus, Ohio gave a $2500 tip to his servers. In my own community, (and around the country) people are donating and delivering food to children who depended upon the schools for most of their meals. And so much more.*
Some of these stories made mainstream headlines. Most did not. Why? Because fear sells.
But fear and other associated emotions also kill. Even in ordinary times, an estimated 75% to 90% of all doctor visits are for stress-related issues, and stress is a factor in five of our top six leading causes of death.**
One of the leading researchers on trauma says that two of the defining factors of trauma are unpredictability and an inability to do anything to change your external circumstances. He suggests that the best way to combat these factors is to do what you can to control the things that are within your jurisdiction.
Did you know that you can actually learn to control your emotional response to these stressful times? Now seems like a particularly good time to learn how to transform the stress in your body in-the-moment and on-the-fly.
Are you in?
However, there are also a ton of stories about my favorite kind of heroes --the ones who ordinarily would go about their lives quietly doing good deeds in their neighborhoods, but would never draw national attention.
For example: A 15-year old girl in California rallied her fellow honor society students and is giving away sanitation kits to the homeless. Businesses with an excess of toilet paper are donating it to those in need. Ikea donated 50,000 face masks to hospitals. A customer in Columbus, Ohio gave a $2500 tip to his servers. In my own community, (and around the country) people are donating and delivering food to children who depended upon the schools for most of their meals. And so much more.*
Some of these stories made mainstream headlines. Most did not. Why? Because fear sells.
But fear and other associated emotions also kill. Even in ordinary times, an estimated 75% to 90% of all doctor visits are for stress-related issues, and stress is a factor in five of our top six leading causes of death.**
One of the leading researchers on trauma says that two of the defining factors of trauma are unpredictability and an inability to do anything to change your external circumstances. He suggests that the best way to combat these factors is to do what you can to control the things that are within your jurisdiction.
Did you know that you can actually learn to control your emotional response to these stressful times? Now seems like a particularly good time to learn how to transform the stress in your body in-the-moment and on-the-fly.
Are you in?
The Story of Two Wolves
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There is a Native American story about a grandfather sharing wisdom with his grandson.
The grandfather says, "There is a terrible fight going on inside every person. It is between two wolves. One is evil–he is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego. The other is good – he is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith." His grandson pondered for a moment, and then asked, "who wins?" "The one you feed," replied his grandfather. |
It's so easy to "feed the bad wolf" during this pandemic. There is so much fear and anxiety and resentment in the world right now. This course will help you honor and acknowledge the emotions you're experiencing as part of the human condition. But it will also help you feed your good wolf, by teaching you simple tools that allow you to access more peace, joy, love, hope, empathy, and compassion even in the midst of chaos.
I have been guiding clients in these tools for nearly a decade, and I'd be honored if you'd allow me to guide you through this time.
I believe I was put here on earth to hold space for the part of you that yearns to unite your desire to belong with your ache to be authentically you, and to help you define, own, express and be appreciated for the gifts you bring to the world.
The world needs your strength and your gifts NOW more than ever.
Yet it's hard to hold it together when you're anxious and scared of what's coming next in this unpredictable world we've all been tossed into.
This four-week course is your answer.
I have been guiding clients in these tools for nearly a decade, and I'd be honored if you'd allow me to guide you through this time.
I believe I was put here on earth to hold space for the part of you that yearns to unite your desire to belong with your ache to be authentically you, and to help you define, own, express and be appreciated for the gifts you bring to the world.
The world needs your strength and your gifts NOW more than ever.
Yet it's hard to hold it together when you're anxious and scared of what's coming next in this unpredictable world we've all been tossed into.
This four-week course is your answer.
In this Four-Week Course, You Will:
- Learn simple techniques to calm your mind in-the-moment and on-the-fly ... with tools that don't require you to find a quiet room and shut yourself away.
- Gain an understanding of neuro-plasticity - the ability to change the wiring in your brain - and how to do it using the power of your own heart
- Discover how to honor and then let go of worry so you can get a good night's sleep.
- Explore ways to decrease frustration ... before you lose your cool.
- And so much more.
You will get:
- Bi-weekly emails with lessons and tools
- Journal prompts to help you track your journey
- Guided verbal instruction you can follow
- Encouragement and inspiration
Intuitive Guide, Kristin Halberg
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Hi. I'm Intuitive Guide, Kristin Halberg and I've been teaching this course in various ways since 2012. These tools have been part of my own go-to resources for stress and anxiety for nearly a decade, and they're based on peer-reviewed science that goes back 30 years.
With all the chaos going on in the world right now, I want to offer relief that really works that you can use over and over in your life long after this pandemic is over. For a limited time, this $97 self-paced program is available as a Pay What You Will offering, with a minimum payment of $27. Simply complete and submit this form, which will take you to my store. Once there, you will have the ability to change the price to any amount --down to a minimum of $27. Click the proceed to pay button. You can either pay using PayPal or your credit card. I look forward to seeing you on the other side. |
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Stay safe!
XO Kristin |
What people are saying:
I just signed up for your stress & anxiety class. I read through your first lesson & WOW. I taught some of the information you're giving at the college level (neuro-physiology of learning) and your explanation is SO clear.
It's so important that we learn that we can regulate our thoughts and emotions, right? Otherwise, we are just victims ....
--Claudia
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