Millions of people have been affected worldwide, businesses shattered and economies destroyed by Covid-19. It’s not easy to stay positive in such critical times, especially when it has prolonged for so long. The fear of uncertainty is surely taking a toll on our mental health, but it’s essential for our living to keep an optimistic view and a healthy attitude.
People prone to mental illness are more vulnerable than others; even the most cheerful people can become anxious at some point in time. So don’t stress, you are not alone. Here are some things you can try to manage stress:
Start your day with Positivity
How you end your day depends on how you start it. Choose a small task like making the bed and do it. That helps give your mind a sense of accomplishment and helps in staying optimistic.
Practise gratitude regularly through Meditation
It helps to focus and create an attitude of love and compassion which helps to let go of negative emotions and better mood swings.
Listen to calming Music
Music has a magical way of playing with our emotions. Listening to calming music in the morning can elevate your mood and brighten your day.
Reading Books
Books, especially fiction, helps our mind calm down, better than sipping tea and taking a walk. It can lower heart rate and relax your muscles by engaging your mind in the story.
Indulge in any Hobby
It gives you a purpose and encourages you to take a break. It gives you a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction while still having fun. It acts as an exercise for your brain and stimulates creativity.
Keep in touch with your family or friends or Therapist
In a situation like this, where going out for a break is not safe, it’s natural to feel dejected. Therefore, stay in contact with your loved ones. Talk to them, spend time if you can to feel loved and wanted.
Consume limited authentic Information
When information is abundant, it’s normal to be overwhelmed by it as our brain can process limited data. So try to cut unauthorised contents and focus on necessary information to stay away from stress.
Play with your Pet
Playing with pets has proved to reduce stress, anxiety and depression. It eases loneliness, encourages playfulness and even improves your health. But if you don’t have one, you can watch happy animal videos; researchers say it has almost the same kind of calming impact.
Exercise and eat Healthy
Regularly exercising improves not only your health but also increases your sense of self-being. Pampering yourself is the best way for stress-busting. You can meditate instead of exercising if you have physical problems.
Stay away from Alcohol
Use of alcohol has increased significantly during this time as it is being used as a coping mechanism; it increases dependency by numbing our coping skills. Instead indulge in physical activities.
P.S.: Or you can just watch Netflix