2020 will be remembered as the year when Coronavirus changed the world forever. And 4 months into 2021, we have realized how wrong we were when we assumed 2021 would be better.
As many of us are struggling with fear, anxiety, & stress due to COVID, it is very important to stay positive, optimistic, & happy. Pandemic is not only destabilizing our immune systems, but also crippling us with emotional pandemics such as fear, anxiety, and depression.
As per various experts, we not only need immunity to fight back this pandemic but also need to focus on our mental health. Many experts have come forward to share why is important to stay positive and upbeat during these testing times.
At this moment we have two choices: Either face the difficulty with optimism; or Face it with pessimism. And as the experts have stressed multiple times, it is easy to fight back the pandemic with a positive and optimistic attitude. We are here to share 30 simple and easy tips that we are practicing to keep ourselves positive in these challenging times.
Establish Real Connections:
- Build deeper connections with your family
- Stay connected with your friends
- Be part of a positive online community
- Indulge in gestures to express your love to your parents, partner & kids
Indulge In Acts Of Kindness:
- Look after your neighbors
- Support people in need
- Support your favorite local business
- Be kind to your maid, cooks, or helpers
- Be kind to your peers
- Send hand-made gifts to friends, family, peers
- Practice random acts of kindness
Break Ties With Things That Pull You Down:
- Stay away from toxic people
- Stay away from negative social media accounts
- Stay away from negative news
- Stay away from substance abuse or addictive substances
Indulge In Self Care:
- Write a gratitude journal – Things that you are thankful for
- Set a workout routine: Exercise/ Zumba / Yoga
- Practice Mediation
- Set goals for yourself (and achieve them)
- Build your immunity
- Take proper sleep
- Follow a routine
- Organize & clean your home – Get rid of clutter
- Fall in love with yourself
Learn & Entertain Yourself:
- Pick up a hobby or a learning course
- Watch comedy or feel-good movies & series
- Watch documentary videos
- Watch funny videos
- Read, read and read some more!
- Explore gardening as it is very therapeutic