Nourish Yourself
Support your immunity with nutrient-rich foods like:
Reduce: processed foods, refined sugar, and alcohol.
Supplement support (as advised by naturopath Robyn Eley of Optimum Health):
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Vitamin C – 2000mg daily
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Zinc (amino chelate) – 250mg daily
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Vitamin D – for immunity and mood
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Herbs – Andrographis, Astragalus, Reishi, Shiitake, Zingiber
And don’t forget: Rest. Your immune system does its best work when you’re well-rested.
2. Emotional + Mental Wellness: Feel It to Heal It
This time isn’t just about physical distance—it can also feel emotionally isolating. Here’s how to care for your mental health:
Feel Your Emotions
Crying? Angry? That’s OK. Don’t bottle it up—let it move through you. Emotions are energy, and they’re meant to move.
Breathe Deep
Place your hands on your belly and take slow, deep breaths. Breathe in through the nose, expanding your belly… exhale gently, drawing belly to spine. This centers you in your body.
Stay Connected
Text. Call. Video chat. Send a voice note. Stay in touch with loved ones—you’re not intruding.
Reach Out
If you’re struggling, reach out. Speak to a friend, healer, or a support line:
Take a News Detox
You don’t need a 24/7 news cycle in your nervous system. Stay informed once or twice a day, and then tune out. Use trusted sources like the Australian Government’s app or WhatsApp updates.
Create Good Noise
3. Spiritual Wellness: Go Within to Reconnect
Being homebound is a powerful invitation to go within. Now is the time to remember who you really are—and who you’re becoming.
Deepen Your Meditation
Ask your inner guidance questions and listen for answers. The first ones may come from the mind… but stay with it. Your truth will arise.
Chant Mantras
Using a mala or your voice, chant to connect with spiritual energies:
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Om Mani Padme Hum (compassion)
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Om Tare Tuttare Ture Soha (liberation)
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Om Vajra Sattva Hum (purification)
Read or Follow Spiritual Teachers
Trust your intuition. Take what resonates and leave what doesn’t.
Clear Your Energy
Clear your home and body of lingering energies:
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Use sage, sound, essential oils, or energy sprays
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Book a session with a trusted energy healer (Reiki, Shamanic, Theta, etc.)
Ground Yourself
Put your bare feet on grass. Hug a tree. Touch the Earth. Grounding is one of the most healing things you can do.
Ask Your Spirit Team for Help
Whether it’s angels, spirit guides, animal allies—just ask. They’re always listening. Even for things like parking spots!
Practice Gratitude
There’s still so much to be grateful for:
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Health workers
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Supportive friends
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Government efforts
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Moments of quiet
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Simple joys
Write them down. Say them out loud. Gratitude changes everything.
Final Thoughts
We’re all navigating uncharted waters. But these times also offer a sacred invitation—to slow down, tune in, and realign. With your body, your emotions, your spirit… and your purpose.
Try out any of these practices and let me know how you go. You are not alone. We rise together.