Free ways to battle against anxiety and isolation

“The mind is a powerful thing” and I strongly believe that remaining positive can lead to a healthy mindset. Every morning take part in meditation which can be done as a whole family and can be useful for all ages. Music is a powerful tool to help stay uplifted. Isolation can weaken our immune system, so being bold about staying healthy becomes even more important. Stick to regular meals with the correct nutritional variety and avoid snacking. Daily exercise will help regularize sleep patterns. Use telehealth as an option to talk to a professional if anxiety becomes unmanageable.I mostly meditate when I want to focus on a very important task. After meditation i usually feel very centered, and I also get a feeling of peace especially after longer meditation. After meditation I feel calm and focused. I feel less stressed about the future. It has improved my concentration level, so I have the ability to work on a single task efficiently. Following daily routine helps me to stay positive in difficult situation. I use time tracking to know exactly how much time I have spend on each activity. This helps me to have a deep awareness into my daily activity to better understand where my times goes. When I have a specific plan for the day, week or even month, it’s easier for me to achieve my goals and keep order in life. The more I keep to my daily routine, the more automatic it becomes for me to perform all the activities throughout the day. As a result, my work is smooth, efficient, and I learn to focus only on the actions that are related to my daily schedule.

Psychologist says that social isolation carries a number of health risks. Feeling isolated can lead to poor sleep, poor cardiovascular, lower immunity, depressive symptoms and may find difficult to focus. One study found that two weeks of inactivity could lead to reductions in muscle mass and metabolic effects. Feeling isolated in quarantine can result to the lack of social and physical contact with others. People may feel cut off from the rest of the world because they were unable to do normal activities. For some, health precautions such as wearing a face mask increased their feelings of anxiety and isolation. People who are extrovert may struggle more with the feelings of isolation. Online communication can be a great way to maintain connections and talking on the phone can provide socialization.

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Staying Productive

Finding ways to stay occupied is important. People should try to maintain as many routines as they can. Keep working on projects or find new activities to fill your time. Getting things done can provide a sense of motivation and competency. It gives something to work towards and look forward to each day. Staying in contact with other people not only staves off boredom, but it can also reduce the sense of isolation.

“There are many on the front lines, who while risking their lives, are making sure we are safe. We need to be thankful for all of them!”