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  We greet you from a whole different world since our last episode. Covid-19 has taken the world by storm and it is creating fear and anxiety in many of us. Today we want to provide you with practical ways that you can take a mindful approach to be in the moment, decrease your anxiety, and become in control of your microcosm.  Tune in to learn about our Covid-19 anxiety protocol and all the ways you can find balance and opportunities to exert control in such a chaotic time in our world. Everything from tips to help your children enjoy this time and live in the moment rather than hiding your emotions from them to exciting information about the Mind Body Marriage membership program and a new podcast in the works is covered in this episode!  If you are looking for ways to create certainty and handle your rational fear in the wake of this pandemic, this is an episode you can’t miss. What techniques are you implementing to keep the peace at home and keep your anxiety at bay? Share your story with us in the comments section of the episode page.    In This Episode How the MBM thought model can help during times of confusion and stress Bringing the front of the line workers and their circumstances to the forefront Ways to use the thought model to handle negative emotions and rational fear Practical ways that you can combat your Covid-19 anxiety and negative emotions A look into what our membership entails and how to show up every day Tips for talking to your kids about Covid-19 and creating a proactive environment   Quotes “I think now more than ever people need that support and that community.” (1:34) “What we teach people to do is say ‘hey listen, there is that anxiety, it feels super uncomfortable, but even just taking a moment and describing if its fast or slow, the color, the vibration, the shape even, really what it allows you to do is be present with that feeling and from there it doesn’t become so powerful anymore.” (7:41) “This is a time when we are modeling how to handle uncertainty, how to handle these fears for the other people in our lives.” (11:28) “When people look back at this time in history, we will have the opportunity to yes focus on all of the fear and the disruptions with our normal lives. But then there is also the opportunity that has been granted to us to change some of the aspects of our daily life that could use some improvement.” (16:03) “You’re not setting yourself up for disappointment by thinking positive. You are actually setting yourself up to have a good day today, and that’s all we can really change is our outlook in the moment.” (26:41)   Links Let Ali know you are interested in her membership at dr.ali@mindbodymarriage.com Sign Up for the MBM Course Here Check out the full post for this episode Find Resuscitate Your Marriage Online Follow Dr. Ali Novitsky and Resuscitate Your Marriage on Facebook | Instagram  Mind Body Marriage Novitsky MD   Drs. Ali and Mark Novitsky, a married team of physicians who live in Philadelphia’s quaint suburb of Chester County. Together, they operate “Novitsky MD -Boutique Mind Doctors”, a center located in Chadds Ford, PA that has married traditional Psychiatry with newer cognitive life coaching.   Get The Results You Want With Cognitive Behavioral Coaching! Ali Novitsky MD, the Life Coach for Women Physicians and busy professional women teaches the fundamentals of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and effective goal setting. Learn more at www.mindbodymarriage.com