We are currently experiencing a tsunami of events that appear to threaten everything we hold dear – our lives and those of our loved ones, our jobs and everything they provide for us and our savings and retirement funds. Meanwhile we are trying to hold it together – especially if we have children – as we navigate this crisis.

One of the biggest challenges can be staying calm and taking appropriate action as the situation evolves. Doing so isn’t just practical, it’s also important for your overall health. We need the “fight or flight” response that says “run!” when there is a short-term crisis. But if there is sustained activation of this response for long periods of time, it can suppress or disrupt all of the body’s systems – from your immune system to your digestion, hormone balance, and cognitive function. This is NOT what you want when being healthy and thinking clearly is paramount. We may be in this for the long haul, so this post contains strategies for taking care of your mind, body and spirit through these uncertain times.