The 5 Things NOT to do during the CV19 Crisis - and 2 that you should do!
Let's all take a deep breath and hold it for 10 seconds. Now release and take a sip of water. You have just accomplished three important tasks with little effort. A) You held your breath for 10 seconds without coughing, a sign there is no Covid19 in your lungs; (B) You drank water which is good for keeping the mouth healthy and preventing CV19 from moving into your lungs; and most importantly, C) You calmed down.
The best thing we can do for ourselves is to remain calm. The actions we take are important to our wellbeing. We can prepare for the best possible outcome or the worst possible outcome. Since we have NO idea what is coming next, let's just chill, prepare for the best, and make today as joy-filled as possible.
That doesn't mean ignore the crisis. It means prepare sensibly; think positively, and live calmly. If you avoid doing these 5 things, you may just make it through this without breaking down.
1. Don't: Stockpile Toilet Paper.
2. Don't: Think of the Negatives.
Don't worry about how the rent will get paid or what will happen to your job. Don't think about what will happen if you catch it. Don't freak out about a post-apocalyptic world. Stay positive. This too shall pass.
3. Don't: Scare your kids.
We want them to be cautious and careful, but filling their heads with what could happen if they catch it, is like telling them the monsters under their bed are angry with them. What scares us often scares them. Teach don't terrify.
4. Don't: Lock yourself away.
For goodness sakes open some windows. You need fresh air. You need sunshine. Don't deny yourself some outdoor times, it is as important to maintaining good health as washing your hands.
5. Stop watching the news.
This is not the haunted house at an amusement park you don't have to spend the day scaring yourself with all the new - and recycled - news stories. Turn off the 24-hour doom and gloom and watch a funny movie. All bad and nothing good destroys your peace of mind.
Remember to:
1. Prepare for a normal life, not the apocalypse. Try to keep your routine as close to normal as possible.
2. Use the newfound free time to work on a hobby or learn a new skill.
When this is all over - and it will be - you don't want the memories of the experience to give you post-traumatic stress disease (PTSD) A strong positive mindset now will keep you healthy for the future.
