Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
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Finding Calm in a Crisis: Recharge, Relax, and Remember
Finding Calm in a Crisis: Recharge, Relax, and Remember
Finding Calm in a Crisis: Recharge, Relax, and Remember
Monday 31st August 2020
Learn strategies for finding calm and building resilience during life's challenges with insights from Earl Hipp's 'Feed Your Head'.
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Get the buttons here!Finding Calm Amidst Life's Storms: Tips from Earl Hipp
Trying to have a life without problems is not the challenge. That's impossible. Instead, it's discovering how to stay calm, healthy, positive, self-loving, and in touch with others in supportive ways while we work to solve the problems that come our way.
Life's challenges can sometimes feel like a never-ending storm, but finding calm within the chaos is possible. In this episode of Recovery Road, host William Moyers shares wisdom from Earl Hipp's book 'Feed Your Head: Some Excellent Stuff on Being Yourself'. Originally aimed at young people, the book offers practical advice for anyone looking to recharge and relax during tough times.
Hipp uses the metaphor of the 'eye of the storm' to illustrate how we can find peace even when everything around us is turbulent. By taking care of our physical health—whether through exercise, avoiding too much caffeine, or indulging in a hot bath—we can create our own oasis of calm. The episode also delves into building self-esteem and confidence by focusing on gratitude and sharing our fears with trusted friends.
Hipp emphasizes that the goal isn't to live a problem-free life but to stay positive and connected while tackling life's inevitable issues. If you're seeking ways to maintain your emotional and physical well-being during difficult times, this episode is a must-listen.