Fifteen Ways To Be Mentally Strong During This Virus Challenge
1. START YOUR DAY WITH AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE. Every morning, whether little or big, find three things you are grateful for in life.
2. START YOUR DAY WITH POSITIVE SELF-TALK. Positive self-talk provides self-confidence and energy to enjoy each minute of the day. A great self-talk statement is, “I can and I will today with everything I do!”
3. COMMUNICATE WITH POSITIVE PEOPLE. Positive individuals have a healthy outlook on life even in the midst of challenges like COVID-19. Positive individuals are encouraging, upbeat and think about possibilities, rarely focusing on negativity. Plus, positive people will bring out the best in you, not increase stress within you!
4. GREAT NEWS! YOU HAVE COPING METHODS FROM PAST CRISES. Think of past personal or societal crises. Identify what you thought, said, or did to cope and handle those crises and implement those coping skills and tools today.
5. LIFE CAN AND WILL CHANGE VERY QUICKLY. Nothing lasts forever. This virus is serious BUT THIS TOO WILL PASS!!! The clouds always blow by and the sun will shine again!
6. DON’T TAKE YOUR EYES OFF THE BIG PICTURE. Life is a video not a photograph. This challenge will probably last three to four months BUT it is not our life story nor is it the United States life story. The United States will rebound just like after 9-11 and you will rebound again as well.
7. ALWAYS REMEMBER YOUR DREAMS AND FOCUS DAILY ON YOUR GOALS. This virus challenge is only a temporary setback in life so keep setting powerful goals that are achievable. Daily take small steps toward your minor and major goals!
8. MAKE SLEEP A PRIORITY. Attaining enough sleep helps make you mentally tough. When you are fully rested you are more focused on solutions and also more energized for the day.
9. POSITIVE BOOKS, PODCASTS, MUSIC, ETC. Read or listen to books that can positively impact your mind and listen to podcasts or music that will lift your emotions not drag them down. Don’t let any negative be planted in your mind!
10. FREQUENTLY LAUGH. Perhaps have a laughter night with comedy TV shows or movies. Laughter is free and removes stress from daily living.
11. BE A CAN-DO, TAKE ACTION PERSON. A crisis often creates emotional paralysis. Action conquers fear!!! Look this fear or any fear straight in the face and take action today with relationships and activities. Always stay in the present and focus on what is within your control.
12. DON’T BE A NEWS JUNKIE. Go on a “news fast” for a period of time because news primarily concentrates on various forms of negativity. In addition, the news often makes you feel the world is headed downhill fast.
13. EXERCISE. The greatest combatant to stress is exercise. When you exercise do it outside in the fresh air. Walking outside allows for social distancing and at the same time makes a huge difference in your emotional well-being.
14. TAKE A SHOWER EVERY MORNING. A morning shower seems to wash away negative emotions and can help jumpstart your day. A “splash” of cold water to your head at the end of a shower can also provide a positive shock to your mood.
15. MAINTAIN A POSITIVE ATTITUDE. Always remember, life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react. TODAY YOU CAN AND YOU WILL HAVE POSITIVE REACTIONS TO THIS CHALLENGE!!!
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