A little bit of kindness is just what the doctor ordered in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak. It’s important to remember that your mental (as well as physical) health need to be your priority. How can you look after yourself and make sure you’re treating yourself — as well as others — with kindness?
This does not constitute advice and advice should be sought in all instances before acting on it.
Last week was Mental Health Awareness Week and the theme was kindness, which we all need a little of right now.
The very nature of a pandemic breeds stress and anxiety. The constant worry about falling ill and concern about your family and friends getting sick is always with you. And if someone you know has been ill, that distress amplifies.
Essential workers and those in the healthcare field working on the frontline are even more at risk, and with increased risk comes increased apprehension.
Do your best to maintain a sense of normalcy during this time. Try to understand that while some things are out of your control, there are certain steps you can take to stay in charge of your mental health.
How can you manage your mental health in lockdown?
Luckily, lockdown restrictions have eased a bit recently, but in the height of the pandemic, things were well and truly locked down.
Loneliness can be overwhelming. Keeping away from your family and loved ones is incredibly difficult and even video calls can’t completely fill the void left by human interaction.
It’s time to take advantage of recent changes in measures that allows “open-air recreation” like exercising and sunbathing. A change of scenery and a little bit of fresh air can go a long way. Social distancing is still required while outside, but being able to meet with one person outside of your household will be beneficial to a lot of people’s mental health.
Balancing work and schooling has been tough. You might be an essential worker with a partner who is now working from home. Trying to navigate the new way of working around children has not been easy. You’ve had to adapt quickly. Not putting pressure on yourself to be perfect, talking about how you feel and taking time for yourself will help you get through.
Managing financial consequences can be added stress. Unfortunately, not everyone has been lucky enough to stay in employment and many suffered financial consequences. The government attempted to mitigate negative impact on businesses and individuals with policies, schemes, and measures to help them weather the storm.
Regrettably, not everyone affected by COVID-19 restrictions benefited from government support and they are still in need of assistance. The future is still uncertain for many of us.
For tips on working remotely, keeping your mind and body fit, how to keep connected while staying inside, and guidance on how to maintain your mental health and well-being check out the COVID-19 magazine.
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