2020 has shaken up the world as we know it.
In an age already filled with an immense amount of technology in our daily lives, we are now forced in front of our computers and other devices even more. There are also few options for activities to do outside of our homes. This drastic change has caused a dramatic increase in stress and anxiety, however, there are actionable steps you can take towards decreasing some of that anxiety.
See below for a list of tips, compiled from the World Health Organization + Work From Om.
Get in touch with your family and friends.
It’s normal to feel sad, stressed, confused, scared, or angry during a crisis.
Talking to people you can trust can help.
Stay healthy.
If you must stay at home, maintain a healthy lifestyle—including proper diet, sleep, exercise, and social contacts with other family and friends.
If you can go outside, carve out 30 minutes a day to do so—but do it safely and respectfully.
Create a zen space.
Dedicate a space in your home to clear your head and ritualize a practice, like meditation, breathwork, yoga, or other wellness modalities. You can get started by going through the Wellness Series on Backline’s IGTV.
Keep it clean.
Don’t use smoking, alcohol, or other drugs to deal with your emotions.
If you feel overwhelmed, talk to a health worker or counselor. Have a plan, where to go and how to seek help for physical and mental needs if required.
Get the facts.
Limit worry and agitation by lessening the time you and your family spend watching or listening to media coverage that you perceive as upsetting.
If you feel overwhelmed, talk to a health worker or counselor. Have a plan, where to go and how to seek help for physical and mental needs if required.
Create media boundaries.
Limit worry and agitation by lessening the time you and your family spend watching or listening to media coverage that you perceive as upsetting.
Go on a digital diet.
Allocate screen-free time in your day, turn off non-vital notifications, design phone-free zones and situations in your home to eliminate unnecessary time spent on your devices.
Do what works for you.
Draw on skills you have used in the past that have helped you to manage previous adversities in life and use those skills to help you manage your emotions during the challenging time of this outbreak.
Reach out for help when you need it.
These are extraordinarily difficult times for everyone, and there are resources available to you that you might not know about.
Get in touch with us to see how Backline can help facilitate change in your life.
Take a look at the World Health Organization’s official list for coping with stress during the COVID-19 outbreak below, and visit their website for more information.
