In light of the heightened
Coronavirus situation currently impacting
people throughout the
country and the world, the presence of anxiety
has increased.
To
decrease your anxiety:
- Increase
your knowledge - React to facts, not rumors or speculations. Seek information only form reliable resources.
- Practice
self care - Don't put yourself in challenging situations. Pay
attention to your discomfort.
- Be
aware of current events. However, do not immerse yourself with news
24/7 to the point that you increase your anxiety.
- Take
precautions to wash your hands frequently and stay away from large
events and gatherings. Follow the recommendations of the Centers for
Disease Control, and the World Health Organization.
- Focus
only on things that you can control, namely you, your actions, your
safety, your interactions with others, and your thoughts.
- If
you feel that your anxiety is affecting your functioning, reach out
to a mental health provider.
Ward off Boredom:
With isolation becoming our new way of life, here is a list of ideas
to ward off the boredom:
- Learn something new
- maybe from a tutorial on YouTube
- Video call family
and friends
- Solve crossword
puzzles, sodoku, riddles, etc
- Find out trivia information and share with family and friends
- Learn more about your friends and family via questions (Book idea: 3000 Questions About Me Journal. Piccadilly)
- Talk about ideas for
future travel
- Go on virtual tour of a museum
- learn about other countries and new cultures
- Learn to cook something new
- Learn to paint/draw or do something creative
- Journal your
isolation experience, it may be interesting to read later on
- Look at old photos
and share memories
- Get in touch with
old friends and renew friendships
- Spend more time with
your pet, learn more about your pet, and or teach your pet new tricks
- Read more, share
books with friends and family
- Clean you closet,
donate if you can
- Put together a play
list of your favorite music
- Find an exercise on
YouTube video, and enjoy it
- Take a new course
online (Harvard and Yale are offering free classes)
- Learn more about
financial planning and retirement
- Listen to an
interesting podcast
Social Distancing:
- We are social beings, and seek social interactions
- For an increased safety, we can socialize virtually.
- Spend
more time outdoor, and engage in activities, such as soccer, jogging,
running, walking, that require less physical contact.
- Avoid visiting the elderly, or others with compromised immune system, they are more susceptible to infections.
DUE
TO THE SPREAD OF THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19), AND FOR THE PROTECTION
OF OUR CLIENTS AND THE COMMUNITY, ALL SESSIONS WILL BE CONDUCTED
REMOTELY, AS OF 3/16/2020, UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
It
is our responsibility to keep our clients and our community healthy
and safe, and help prevent the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
In the coming weeks, we will continue to monitor the situation and
make an informed decision about our future sessions.