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| Angie in her Grandmother Snuggle Chair |
I love my Grandmother snuggle chair. I found her at a second-hand store. When I sat in her, I felt like my Grandmother was hugging me. When she was alive and I was younger, she would hold and rock me. This chair reminded me of that type of safe snuggle. When I feel sad, angry or scared, I head to my Grandmother chair and she allows me to relax into her soft, plumpness.
- Worried
- Sad
- Angry
- Upset
- Afraid
- Lonely
- Depressed
- Sick
- Tired
- Frustrated
Find something soft to snuggle. This soft thing can be anything that brings you a sense of home, peace, sweetness and gentleness. Some ideas are:
- Teddy Bear
- Soft Sweater
- Soft Towel
- Fuzzy Slippers
- Plump Pillow
- Warm Blanket
- A Puffy Chair
During this Pandemic, many people are admitting to feeling separate, alone, and very sad and angry. This is normal. Being told what to do, not do, and/or how to live along with the fear of becoming sick can create a split inside the personality or character of a person. Remember that we are all doing our best at where we are in our understanding of the ALL to the INDIVIDUAL.
No matter where you fall in the emotional scale of anger to compassion, you need a break. You need some loving the self-time.
What to do:
Grab your teddy bear, sweater, pillow or blanket and find a quiet place to snuggle into it. A quiet place might be difficult to find during shelter-in-place where everyone is home. Some ideas to try out are:
- a closet
- basement
- under a tree
- the backseat of your car
- a corner in a bedroom
- the bath tub or shower
- under a table
- under a bed
- behind the garage
- the attic
- in the garden
Find your spot and go there with your snuggle buddy. Get comfortable and hold your snuggle item close to your heart. Breathe. Take long and intention-filled breaths to relax your body and mind. Come back to, "I'm okay. I am loved. I am here." Keep repeating this and breathing deeply and smoothly.
Small time for self is all you need to feel grounded and loved. Do this multiple times a week or once a day as much as you need to balance out any scary feelings. You're not alone. We're here if you need more support. Reach out.
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