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- [Narrator] When life gets as
complicated and unpredictable

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as it currently is for all of us,

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stress and worry can really take over.

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If you allow that to happen,

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stress and worry will impact
your daily functioning,

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your decision-making and your health.

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It is important for all of
us to take some time each day

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to practice simple stress
relievers while at home

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to keep us grounded, focused
on what is important,

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thinking clearly,

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and staying healthy with
a strong immune system.

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Some stress relieving activities
are slow relaxed breathing.

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It's a simple breathing break

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you can take throughout the day

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to let your mind and body
relax and let go of tension.

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Practice being mindful.

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Mindfulness is simply the act

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of focusing all your
attention on whatever activity

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you are doing at any particular time.

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The benefit here is that you're
practicing keeping your mind

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from focusing on internal thoughts

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that are associated with worry and stress.

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Go outside and get some sun and fresh air.

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Take a break and enjoy

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Read something uplifting.

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One of the challenges
with the ongoing situation

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is our constant need for new information.

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Take some time each day to
disconnect from the news

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and read something just for you

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for your heart, for your soul.

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Listen to relaxing music.

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Music is ideal for stress relief.

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Take a break and listen
to your favorite artists.

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The music should be soothing and relaxing,

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so save the heavier stuff
for when you're working out.

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Spend quality time with your
family or close friends.

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A relaxing conversation
in person or online,

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and a laugh about something silly.

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These shared moments with
those we are closest to

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are so important for our wellbeing, health

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and for our relationships.

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Please take time each day
to share these moments.

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We're definitely spending lots of time

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with those in our homes.

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Maybe much more than we ever expected.

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Have some cuddle time with
your significant other,

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your kids, or your furry friend
at the end of a crazy day.

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Watch something relaxing, read
stories, or play some games.

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These activities and closeness are great

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for you and your partner,

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and can be especially
important for your children

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as they cope with all
the changes going on.

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While everyone's situation is different,

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the goal here is to try to
use some of these techniques

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for reducing stress and worry each day.

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The benefit and impact
on how you are feeling

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is so important, especially
while we're all dealing

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with our very unpredictable situation.

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If you were feeling very anxious, worried,

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or concerned about a
shipmate or family member,

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please reach out for help in your command.

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And for more information
about these techniques,

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please go to NMLPDCs SharePoint

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for more practical tips
for your wellbeing.