9 Ways to Avoid Panicking about Current Events
“Given that the world is currently experiencing a crisis due to COVID-19, it is not surprising that many people may experience some level of anxiety. It’s normal to be concerned, worried or even a bit fearful when there is so much uncertainty. But what should you do if the worry becomes overwhelming? In this article, a clinical psychologist offers practical suggestions to avoid feeling anxious when thrust into circumstances that are beyond our control. He acknowledges that no single exercise is necessarily going to work as a “magic bullet that frees you from anxiety.” However, practicing the suggested methods in combination as a mind/body/spirit approach should be an effective strategy to combat anxiety.”
THINK
1. Beware of Fortune Telling
3. See Yourself Coping
4. Be With What’s Real
5. Turn Off the News
6. Release Tension
7. Open to Uncertainty
8. Connect With Love
9. Find an Unconditional Peace
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