1. Stay Informed, But Don’t Overthink
Like everyone else, you are worrying about the effects of this pandemic in your life.
So, you watch the news and keep yourself updated online.
However, there is a downside to absorbing too much information about this pandemic. The online world has a lot of untrusted websites that spread fear and anxiety instead of actual fact-based information.
To avoid this, be sure that you are only trusting legitimate sources. This includes the CDC, the World Health Organization, and the Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress. These organizations provide informative and timely updates regarding the situation. Listening to only trusted sources help filter out what has already been sensationalized by the news.
2. Stay Calm
We understand how difficult it can be to stay calm despite what’s happening all over the world. However, when it comes to these frightening situations, the best way to handle it is by taking a step back, staying calm and assessing the situation. If you feel like you’re going down a path of unhelpful or extreme thinking, take a step back and stay calm.