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Effective Ways To Deal With Stress During The Coronavirus Lockdown

Effective Ways to Deal with Stress During the Coronavirus Lockdown

June 10, 20202 Minutes
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The lockdown is taking a toll on young students who are worried about their future. Containing the virus is essential. You must stay home and obey the rules of the lockdown. But you should not take your mental health for granted. It has been proven that stress and anxiety can lower your immunity and cause many bodily problems like blood pressure.

Want to know how to deal with stress and anxiety? You'll find the tips given below very helpful.

1. Stick to Your Routine

It is a lockdown. You cannot attend college lectures, catch up with friends, or visit the neighbors. But that does not mean you must let yourself fall off the routine. Maintaining healthy eating and sleeping habit is essential, especially during this global health crisis. Disruptive or lack of sleep will lower your immunity. So, sleep and eat on time.

2. Be Respectful of Your Family

Being at home 24 hours can cause friction between the family members. You may feel irritated and frustrated. The solution is simple: talk to your family. Request them to give you your privacy and space. It could be as simple as asking them to knock before entering your bedroom. Do not pick up fights over small issues. Work towards solving the problems instead of pointing them out. Remember, a stressful home means a stressed-out mind.

3. Cut Down on News

Do not watch Coronavirus related news all day. Watching the news for 30 minutes is more than enough to gather all the information about the ongoing lockdown. Try to stay away from fake, unverified updates. Request your friends and relatives to not send you fake and misleading cures for Coronavirus on WhatsApp.

4. Connect With Friends

Yes, friends make everything better. Try to connect with them daily. Thankfully, there is no lockdown on the internet. Plan a group video call with your friends through WhatsApp or Hangouts and talk to them about everything other than the ongoing pandemic.

5. Pick Up a Hobby

Learn a new skill or start an old hobby again. Maybe you loved to paint and had to stop because of a hectic college schedule, why not utilize this time to paint again? Or perhaps you wanted to learn French. Maybe you like illustrating fashion. Check online for free courses such as Glow & Lovely Careers (formerly known as Fair & Lovely Career Foundation) Fashion Design Illustration course. Get searching and get started!

6. Meditate

It is one of the simplest ways of managing stress during the lockdown. Close your eyes and put on some calming music on your headphones. Focus on your breathing and mind your thoughts. Just 20 minutes of meditation will help you beat the negativity and keep your calm.

7. Practice Gratitude

At such times, it is easy to complain about the things you cannot control. However, focus on the positive: the well-being of your loved ones, a roof over your head, and food on your table. Being grateful will improve your mental well-being immensely.

8. Talk To An Expert

Do not be reluctant to seek help. If talking to friends and family is not helping your anxiety, speak to a professional psychologist. There are many psychologists providing consultation on social media platforms like Facebook and WhatsApp. Know that you are not alone. The entire world is going through this with you.

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