By Corinne Whiting
As the world finds itself navigating uncharted territory, it's easy to focus on the fear and uncertainty. However, there are many things we can do in an attempt to stay clear-minded.
Jeremiah Zemler, licensed mental health counselor associate
It's very important to stay informed right now, using credible sources. It's also crucial to limit time spent scrolling headlines and tuning into the flurry of activity on social media.
...and take action.
Work on a home project you've been putting off, offer to deliver groceries to someone in need or order takeout from a local restaurant.
Jeremiah Zemler, licensed mental health counselor associate
"Be kind to yourself. Accept reality as it exists. Radical acceptance is the name of a skill that calls for you to accept reality as it exists in the moment," says Zemler.
In a time of stress, focus on taking value-driven action instead of fear-driven action. This means that actions are driven by your values rather than avoidance of suffering.
-Meditating -Journaling -Exercising -Going for a walk -Trying a new hobby -Diving into a passion project
Tools like Calm and Headspace offer a free collection of meditations, sleep and movement exercises.
Technology offerings like Skype, Zoom, FaceTime, Viber and WhatsApp make it easy to maintain (virtual) face-to-face meetups.
We're all in this together; at the very least, there is comfort in that.