15 Ways to Protect Your Psychological Well Being
The Coronavirus (COVID19)
outbreak is having an impact on the lives and the mental health of the people.
Even though the people know
that Lock down is the only solution to control and kill this virus but still
they are getting restless and depressed as it has vastly affects their minds.
This uncertain time may make
you feel low, sad, anxious, bored due to loneliness, worried about your health
or that of those close to you.
As every one of us must stay
home to stop the spread this virus, we have come up with this guide to provide
advice on how to look after your mental health and wellbeing of your loved
ones.
The DO'S
Limit the News Intake
Over intake and consumption of
news might be overwhelming during this situation, so restrict yourself to a
specific time in a day to watch news only from an authentic source. Follow
@COVIDNewsbyMIB for authentic information and all updates on Novel Coronavirus
(COVID-19).
Work from Home Guidelines
As work from home is new to
many of the people out there, staying focused and motivated throughout the day
and maintaining a work-life balance might be a big challenge. So to work well
start your day with a minimum of 10
minutes work out, set up a comfortable workspace with proper lighting and
room temperature, plan your meetings well in advance, take regular breaks to
relax your mind.
Talk with Your Loved Ones
If you feel stressed talk
about your feelings to a friend, family member or health professional. You can
contact the Ministry of Health’s behavioral health toll free helpline
08046110007 or AASRA, if you need someone
to talk to. Aasra is a crisis intervention centre for the lonely and
distressed.
Take Control
Instead of being passive, take
control of the situation which will empower and help you in finding a solution.
Stay Positive and Be Grateful
Look for the positives in life
and things for which you are grateful. Gratitude is healthiest of all human emotions.
Listen to Positive Affirmations
Positive affirmations will
help to free you from stress, anxiety, negativity, guilt, fear, suffering, and
pain.
Check these empowering Positive Affirmations
Don’t Put your Head in the Sand
Avoid unhealthy habits like
smoking, drinking alcohol or watching porn to kill time. Professor Sir Cary
Cooper, an occupational health expert says, "It's like putting your head
in the sand"
Listen to Wellness Podcasts
You can listen to free mental
wellness audio
podcasts and videos from the Mental Health Foundation.
Get Curiously Creative
Try drawing, painting, paper
quilling, sewing or knitting, make crafts, play musical instruments, bake cakes,
dance to your favorite tunes to de-stress.
Games and Puzzles
Playing games and puzzles will
help you to distract from the current crisis by keeping your mind engaged.
Regular Sleep Hours
Create a restful sleep
environment, cut down on caffeine and alcohol 2 to 3 hours before bedtime and
have a regular sleep time of 8 hours a day to maintain a good immunity level.
Meditation and Yoga
Guided meditation and yoga
helps in relaxation and concentration of your troubled mind, mainly to stay
focused during these stressful times.
A Beginner's Guide
to Meditation , 7
Minute Meditation to Start your Day , Get
a giggle with Laughter Yoga , Mindfulness
Resources
Easy Breathing Exercises
Practice easy-to-do
breathing exercises to help you relax in 10 minutes or less. Controlled
breathing helps in lowering blood pressure, promotes feelings of calm and
relaxation and helps you to de-stress.
Eat Healthy and Balanced Nutritious Foods
Eat a diet high in anti-oxidant
rich fruits and vegetables to boost your immune system and in preventing colds
and flu.
Fight Boredom
Make the most of catching up
TV series and movies in Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, reading books and
exploring projects you have been putting off to beat boredom and loneliness.
The Government of India in a
detailed post on MyGOVIndia portal has said that the,
“Government of India is taking
all the necessary steps to ensure that we are prepared well to face the
challenge and threat posed by the growing pandemic of COVID-19 the Corona
Virus. With active support of the people of India, we have been able to contain
the spread of the Virus in our country. “
“The most important factor in
preventing the spread of the Virus locally is to empower the citizens with the
right information and taking precautions as per the advisories being issued by
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.”
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