When I first began blogging I made a post about Mindset. I feel the state the world is in right now mindset is very important to discuss! The COVID-19 is not a surprise to anyone in the world right now. We’re all experiencing a lot of change around this pandemic. A lot that is affecting most physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and financially.
All around the country it has been asked that we stay inside in an attempt to try and lower the spread of the virus. So, yes this means we are all in this together; not only one person is going through this alone. Even though that is a known fact that doesn’t lower the impact it’s having on people. People are without jobs, which is causing households to struggle. Others who are battling illnesses can’t go see their doctor or in fear about going to the hospital because of this virus. There are people’s family members who are in and out the hospital/nursing homes and can’t receive visitors; this is also leading to some people dying alone because of this. This virus has also impacted the way families have to say their final good-bye to loved ones. It’s sometimes hard to stay positive when so much is going on all at once.
Everything that’s going on I’ve even found myself in a downward slope mentally; it began to get overwhelming with so much going on. I’ve been dealing with my own health issues [chronic pain]; worrying about my loved ones who are ill; my friend’s mother passed away; on top of knowing people diagnosed with COVID-19, as well as some dying from the virus. I’m usually the one who’s able to stay positive the majority of the time, along with always being able to lift others up while staying strong. Well I’m here to say sometimes the “Strong Person/Friend” needs to be encouraged and lifted up. It took me about a week to get back to somewhat my normal self and I’m grateful for that.
Tips for those who are feeling overwhelmed as I was:
-TAKE A STEP BACK/TIME OUT!
–limit the intake of anything that shifts your mindset towards negativity
–give yourself permission to feel all of the emotions you’re feeling
–isolate yourself to focus on getting your mind back right
-PRACTICE GRATITUDE!
–in the midst of chaos remember the things you appreciate
-WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY?
–surround yourself around things that bring you joy and that keeps you in a positive light
-SUCCESS!
–if there’s any goals [business ideas, book, blogs, website, fitness goals, etc.] you’ve set for yourself try and put some work towards accomplishing them; even if it’s little by little
-REFLECT!
–reflect and focus on some things you can change [relationships with others (spouse, children, family, friends), your mindset, your accomplishments, etc.]
–strengthen your spiritual path
Quick review: while all of this is going on try your best to stay level headed. Change the things you can–mindset is one of those things–accept/surrender to the things you can not control.
Praying for those who have lost loved ones because of this virus, as well as those who are fighting and have family members that are battling this virus. ALWAYS REMEMBER I AM FOREVER ROOTING FOR YOU &&’ YOU CAN AND WILL GET THROUGH THIS!
