We are currently living in some troubling times. Our health possibly being in jeopardy, as the coronavirus runs almost rampant throughout the United States and the world. Fear, panic, and anxiety are also running rampant due to lack of information, and misinformation.
Unfortunately, none of the countries affected by the coronavirus were prepared for this new virus strain. There was no prepared plan for an outbreak. Resources were lacking.
Slowing The Spread
We are being asked to stay home, even if we are not sick. Self-quarantine is for us to do our part in slowing, as well as preventing, the spread of the virus.
Officials have advised this preventive measure to avoid any potential exposure from being in contact with an infected person. Also, someone could be infected and not show any symptoms. Limited contact could limit and combat the transmission of the potentially deadly virus.
Shutdowns and Shut-ins
The United States, and other governments around the world, are struggling to get control of the coronavirus pandemic. The solution – drastic measures: Travel restrictions, school closures, and lockdowns of non-essential businesses.
As a result, many people, with the doors of businesses closed, have been made to stay home. The change to your daily lives means you are now homebound – by yourself or with your family.
Locked Up – At Home
Now what? Usually, your day is spent at work. Now you are at home. ALL. DAY. LONG. EVERY. DAY!
You are facing many more hours at home. You will have to adapt. In time, you will find ways to overcome your imposed confinement. What else can you do?
You will be amazed at how creative you can be in thinking of activities to do. If you need more inspiration USA Today has a list of 100 things to do.
Check-In With Your Emotions
Whatever you are doing to handle your confinement, stop from time to time to take a measurement – of your emotions.
Some tips on managing anxiety and stress are available on the website of The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
But what about your joy?
Life does not have to be easy for you to have joy.
You can find joy in every situation.
Finding Your Joy
When a crisis hits, we almost always tend to focus on everything negative. The difficulty in resolving the problem you are facing. In any situation, however, you can find joy.
Look for, and find, the positive things on which you can focus. Shift your thoughts away from your current situation. In doing so you can find the silver lining.
It may be difficult but it is not impossible. In actively looking for the silver lining you will be able to think more positively. Positive thinking helps you to find ways to be joyful.
Your Personal Task
Stay positive.
Each day, find at least ONE thing to accomplish that keeps you upbeat. You are a unique individual, and so whatever you choose, will be different for each person.
Focus only on what really matters – LOVE – you, your family, your friends.
Everyone’s Task
Please help to stop the spread of coronavirus.
Follow the advice from the World Health Organization:
Do The Five
Let’s hunker down, be kind, thoughtful and considerate of each other. Most of all, please get your updates from reliable sources such as the World Health Organization.
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