The Coronavirus outbreak has presented two types of pandemics. One is the virus itself, and the second is a rise in mental illness as well as domestic abuse. This is definitely one of the darkest times to be remembered. And it is difficult to stay positive when all you are surrounded by is doom and gloom.
5 Ways To Stay Positive During Dark Times
Good news, though. There are tips on staying positive during this difficult time, and others that will be inevitable in the future.
1. Do Some Meditation
Deep breathing and meditation are highly important to do at this time as it will help clear your mind of the clutter that is taking it up. You will find that you overall feel better regardless of what is going on around you.
2. Get In Touch With Nature
Being stuck indoors can be difficult to handle. And just because you might be mandated to stay home does not mean you can’t go for walks in your neighborhood (unless you have the virus). Go for walks, get in touch with nature, and bring your mask
3. Limit The News That You Watch
The media can put a huge damper on your overall wellbeing and health. It is best to limit it and even to not scroll along with social media sites as there will be a lot of COVID-19 news that will only make you feel worse. Just stay updated with the situation in your particular area and leave it at that. Everything else about it is not relevant unless it has to do with news about any medical advances they are working on. That provides hope.
4. Get In Touch With Others
You may not be able to see people in person right now unless you stay 6 feet apart. But technology has made it possible for you to stay in touch with friends, family, and anyone else important. Take advantage of that. Talk to a therapist or coach as well if you need to do so.
5. Remind Yourself That This Is Temporary
Whenever anyone is going through a challenging time, they lose sight of the fact that any challenge they are facing is temporary. COVID-19 is also temporary even though the challenge will continue for a while, even once this wave does dissipate. But it will not be forever. You will be able to travel again, go to concerts again, go to celebrations again, and so on. Nothing lasts forever, even the Coronavirus.
This is a difficult time and this is a time where many people have struggled, but with these tips to stay positive, you will be able to get through it. And you will come out stronger on the other side.
