COVID Pandemic, Mental Health

Tips To Stay Positive During The Pandemic


Since 2020 the outbreak of the Coronavirus Pandemic has caused havoc Even though things have got normal like before, but its difficult to stay positive all the time. COVID-19 has caused deaths, and scarcity along with long-term changes in our lives, and also hampered the economy increasing inflation and upcoming recession.

This is indeed causing several mental health problems for people. Now is the time when we need to understand the damage caused by the Coronavirus. We need to understand certain things about the COVID-19 outbreak as we have to protect ourselves and those around us. Also, we have to make sure that we stay positive and develop a positive attitude.

In this article, I am going to share some tips to stay positive during the pandemic.

Tips To Stay Positive During The Pandemic
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The Adjustment Needed

We must focus on the positive side to have the courage to stand strong against this storm. Now, however, we have to adjust ourselves to this changing world. We have to ensure adapting to a new set of changes, rules & limitations while staying happy and healthy. Of course, restrictions are over but we can’t be lenient as we have seen the virus coming back. Positive thoughts about life are crucial but with cautiousness.

It is not easy to adapt to a huge change in a normal lifestyle. Hence, people are suffering from mental health issues and even slipping into depression. After a saturation point, anxiety can take us to dark mental spaces. Depression and Anxiety generally go hand-in-hand.

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Thinking of failures, terrible outcomes, personal problems, struggle, etc with zero space for escape, lead us to depression. It saps one’s energy to work, constrains the sense of hope toward positive results, and overpowers our state of mind. 

Tips To Stay Positive During The Pandemic
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But, we should not forget that ‘There is always a ray of Hope’. With some extra intentional effort and a positive mindset, one can learn and practice several skills to enhance a sense of confidence. Despite the pandemic, it will nurture optimism and build emotional flexibility. This further helps to stay positive. With positive thinking, you would surely be able to stay happy and keep others happy too.

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How To Stay Positive

Here are certain tips to stay positive during the pandemic:

Limit the intake of news. 

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We are often glued to our TV or laptop as we want to stay up-to-date on the WHO’s and CDC’s recommendations about the Novel Coronavirus and even other negative news. Watching news channels for the whole day, listening to deadly radio warnings, and visiting websites while being bombarded with a disastrous situation won’t help. Instead of that, one should choose a single source for getting updates and also decide the limited time to be spent with it.

Undoubtedly, we want information on what can be done to keep safe, but a huge amount of knowledge/information can be like a double-edged sword. One should be knowledgeable and respectful of one’s own psychological & emotional limits. continuous news can fill our minds and soul with negativity and reduce our positive thinking ability.

Focus on what you can control

Focus on what you can control
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Fear and depression can make us feel helpless. It can force us to think about how life is getting worse. If we cannot control our feelings, thoughts, or reactions, doesn’t mean we are powerless. We can always shift our attention to the positive aspects of life, this can restore our positive attitude and self-confidence.

We can control the activities of our daily routine, i.e. what we eat, what we see, and what we wear every day. Sometimes, speaking to yourself about how to pursue/reach your goals, and how you will react under pressure helps a lot. Whether they are mundane or extraordinary, it does not matter. Challenging oneself to pen down the things that are under one’s control is good practice.

Watch Videos, Documentaries or Read Books

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YouTube (Revamp Mind Youtube Channel Link) is one of the greatest sources of online entertainment. We can find thousands of videos/documentaries/short films to watch and take our minds off the current negative events. Reading books/articles can also prove to be a great help. One can read a favorite book and divert their mind. It proves to be a great help as motivational videos can help us stay positive and happy. As far as reading is concerned, it is always said that ‘books are man’s best friends!’.

Look after your neighbors. 

Look after your neighbors.
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If we are at low risk of the severe consequences of Coronavirus, it doesn’t mean our neighbors are also at low risk. They may have faced certain problems due to their affected immune systems. Checking on them, i.e. taking care of their petty requirements (while maintaining a social distance, of course) will make us feel relieved. This act would remind us that there are people for whom this predicament is a sense of severe suffering.

Send gifts to your loved ones

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We all are away from our loved ones. This is the time to make them realize that we are there. Sending unexpected gifts could be a great help as the unexpected treats can be a huge stress buster and it shows that you care. We can even send gifts to those we do not know personally, i.e. to the elderly who are living in old-age homes. The pandemic has closed the doors for all visitors, making people feel even more isolated, vulnerable, and lonely.

Utilize this spare time

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All our daily activities/work were shut down due to the lockdown. It is quite stressful as People are still working from home with their laptops. This saves traveling time and that has provided us with an opportunity to focus on our passion. There are things we’ve had no time for. We should start focussing on our passion and hobbies. Reading, writing, sketching, acting, etc. are some hobbies that can be pursued. The companies have implemented a Work From Home (WFH) policy, this has indeed proved to be a blessing for us. It depends on us how we use the time we used to spend commuting.

Be Grateful And Happy

Gratitude is always associated with a greater sense of happiness. The positive emotions make it a habit to be grateful for the things we have. We should feel blessed that we are healthy as compared to someone who has been fighting Coronavirus. Filling minds with positivity and becoming happier people is what is required. Sometimes, a negative situation could turn out to be a realization/lesson for us.

Take the current pandemic for example. Cooped up at home working should be considered a blessing in disguise. This is because we can do small things we love doing but never prioritize. We need to spend quality time with family, work out at home, pursue new hobbies, and stay fit. We should be strong enough to train our minds to see the good in almost everything.

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Conclusion

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Change is the only constant – we have learned this from the way our lives have been for the past 3-4 months. We have to be prepared to deal with any unexpected situation by having a positive attitude. We have to find happiness in little things and keep hope that better days are ahead of us.

In times of constant negativities, we need to stay positive and march forward with determination and a sense of hope. With the above-mentioned tips to stay positive during the pandemic, we should continue to live with a smile on our faces and take part in laughter sessions.

Tough times don’t last, tough people do!

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About Ramnika Chadha Khurana

A post-graduate in HR from the renowned Institute of Management Technology, she holds a 4-year experience in the same field. Being a passionate blogger/content writer too, she holds an expertise in writing on various subject matters.
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