Whether you're someone who is prone to catastrophising or not, most of us have moments of plunging headfirst into a thought spiral about the current crisis. It’s perfectly natural, but it’s really unpleasant. One of the ways to counter that is being in the present moment … but what does that mean?
Dr. Sinead Lynch, a Counselling Psychologist and Senior Clinician at Jigsaw, explains what 'being in the present moment’ means, why it’s calming and how we can practice it.
If you’re someone who tends to roll your eyes when breathing is offered as a tool or a solution to anxious, racing thoughts, just give this a go. Sinead has a helpful exercise that may help you to reframe your perception, and offers alternatives for those of us who struggle to connect to our breath.
