Learn from Various Experts How to Handle Distressing Times

Learn from Various Experts How to Handle Distressing Times (COVID-19 Special Episode)

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It has been a strange couple of months, hasn’t it? The whole world has been shaken upside down due to, as you well know, the coronavirus pandemic.

Every time you read, see, and hear anything, it is the hot topic being discussed. And it still will be for the rest of the year and for years to come.

The longer something lasts and the more of an emotional aftermath it leaves on people’s lives and on society, the more it will be remembered and leave its mark.

And we can certainly say that the coronavirus pandemic has done that.

And when you are powerless to avoid or solve it, when it affects your finances, your wellbeing, and it changes your whole life, it can be distressing and even traumatic for us.

Now, this pandemic (a global outbreak of a disease) has been one of the many that have happened in the past (the Spanish flu, the Asian flu, the HIV/AIDS pandemic, just to name a few) and the many more that will still happen in the future.

This is not to say that it is something we should avoid, but rather to say that global events, such as a pandemic or other events such as wars, will inevitably happen again.

In any situation, however, there is always a choice about how we react to these events. And that is precisely what this episode on The IPS Podcast covers: ways to handle disasters and distressing times, like the one we are facing currently.

The pieces of advice in this episode come from a variety of experts from different backgrounds, such as an ex-SAS Commander, a pancreatic cancer survivor, a monk who lived for 37 years in a monastery, among many other incredible professionals.

All of these people have been guests on the Inner Path Seekers podcast at one time or another. So, if you’d like to pick their brains and learn even more from them, head to the ‘Resources’ tab. There, you’ll find each of their episodes, along with some additional helpful resources to support you through these challenging times.

Podcast Episodes:

Courses on The IPS Academy that May Help You:

Emotional Intelligence 101: Become the Master of Your Life (Learn about mental health, happiness, love, and much more. Start living a happier, healthier, and more meaningful life!)
Stress Management Through Mindfulness, Yoga, and Meditation (Learn practices from certified stress educator and yoga teacher Maria Zayani on how to deal with stress and anxiety.)
Master CONFIDENCE & GOAL SETTING from a World Record Holder (X2 World Record Holder Kristina Paltén Teaches Goal Setting, Self-Confidence, and Changing the Impossible to POSSIBLE)

Books about How to Handle Distressing Times:

Awareness (The heart of Anthony de Mello’s bestselling spiritual message is awareness. Mixing Christian spirituality, Buddhist parables, Hindu breathing exercises, and psychological insight, de Mello’s words of hope come together in Awareness in a grand synthesis.)
The Book of Joy (Nobel Peace Prize Laureates His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu have survived more than fifty years of exile and the soul-crushing violence of oppression. Despite their hardships—or, as they would say, because of them—they are two of the most joyful people on the planet.)
Buddha’s Brain (Great teachers like the Buddha, Jesus, Moses, Mohammed, and Gandhi were all born with brains built essentially like anyone else’s―and then they changed their brains in ways that changed the world. Science is now revealing how the flow of thoughts actually sculpts the brain, and more and more, we are learning that it’s possible to strengthen positive brain states.)
The Power of Now (It’s no wonder that The Power of Now has sold over2 million copies worldwide and has been translated into over 30 foreign languages. Much more than simple principles and platitudes, the book takes readers on an inspiring spiritual journey to find their true and deepest self and reach the ultimate in personal growth and spirituality: the discovery of truth and light.)
Man’s Search for Meaning (This seminal book, which has been called “one of the outstanding contributions to psychological thought” by Carl Rogers and “one of the great books of our time” by Harold Kushner, has been translated into more than fifty languages and sold over sixteen million copies. “An enduring work of survival literature,” according to the New York Times, Viktor Frankl’s riveting account of his time in the Nazi concentration camps, and his insightful exploration of the human will to find meaning in spite of the worst adversity, has offered solace and guidance to generations of readers since it was first published in 1946.

Great Videos to Watch:

Feeling Unhappy? Research Shows Laughter is the Best Medicine
Rick Hanson: “Resilient” | Talks at Google
Resilience During A Time of Fear
How Do I Tilt Toward Good Emotions When There’s So Much Sadness in My Life
Why you should define your fears instead of your goals | Tim Ferriss

If you feel that you’ve gained some insights and lessons from this interview, and you are curious to see what else we offer at The IPS Project, check out The IPS Academy, where we offer online courses taught by guests here on The IPS Podcast.

Learn more about essential life topics, such as mental health, relationships, the mind, and the body and the brain, through fun and interactive courses. Simply go to TheIPSProject.com/academy.

What is also interesting to note is that all the courses are quite affordable, as we at The IPS Project do not want money to stand in the way of bettering one’s life. Each course has a few lessons to try for free, so you get a taste of what the course is like.

We have countless reviews from other students so you can see what others think, and there is a 30-day money-back guarantee if you end up not liking the course. Again, check them out at TheIPSProject.com/academy.