Rather than focusing on the discomfort, the stress, the uncertainty that might be present for you, what about bringing attention to the reality that whatever may be arising is temporary?

Rituals can be anything. Rituals don’t require stuff. They can be simple actions. The possibilities are truly endless.

In the last few years I’ve learned its helpful for me to develop a relationship with my anxiety, recognizing it’s not something that will disappear. By approaching anxiety in this way I’m able to ease some of the resistance I feel in my mind and instead find acceptance.

Calm can be cultivated through small daily practices. It’s easier on our nervous system to introduce these incremental changes vs. a dramatic shift. A very simple way to begin to make those changes is through the breath.

Take a moment to notice this moment. This can be a quick exercise or an extended practice. You get to do what you need and you can come back to this any time.