Maria Shilaos, KSL Newsradio

Healthy Mind Matters

Maria Shilaos, KSL Newsradio

  • Self care during the Covid-19 pandemic 1

Self care during the Covid-19 pandemic 1

Monday 11th May 2020

Learn practical self-care tips from Intermountain Healthcare experts to manage stress and build resilience during challenging times.
10 minutes
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Healthy Mind Matters
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Maria Shilaos, KSL Newsradio
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Mindful Recovery
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Body & Mind
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Self-Care Strategies for Stressful Times: Expert Advice from Intermountain Healthcare

We need to take care of each other by taking care of ourselves first.
Feeling overwhelmed by the constant stress of the pandemic? You're not alone. In this episode of 'Healthy Mind Matters', host Maria Shilaos sits down with Dr. Travis Mickelson and Dr. Anne Pendo from Intermountain Healthcare to share practical tips on self-care and resilience. Dr. Mickelson compares our well-being to a scale, balancing stressors and coping strategies. He emphasizes that managing stress is about finding equilibrium between the two. Meanwhile, Dr.
Pendo highlights the importance of recognizing mental exhaustion and staying connected with those around us. She suggests simple yet effective practices like mindfulness, expressing gratitude, and confronting fears with factual information. Both experts agree that self-care isn't selfish; it's essential for our overall health. By focusing on what we can control and breaking down goals into manageable steps, we can reduce our fight-or-flight response and foster a sense of social connection.
Tune in to discover how you can prioritize your well-being with small, daily actions.