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From: Johnson, Charlotte (Cjohnson mhm.org)
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| Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 07:11:40 -0700 (PDT) | |
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Managing Stress and Anxiety During this Season of Crisis News updates about the coronavirus (COVID-19) are happening all day and every day. All you need to do is turn on your TV or connect to your preferred social channel, and
you’ll learn the latest on the situation impacting our world. The news can become overwhelming – causing stress, fear, and anxiety in these uncertain times. These feelings can escalate quickly if not effectively managed, according
to Celina Gonzalez, a behavioral health counselor at Methodist Healthcare Ministries.
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Self-Care
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Go for daily walks and don’t forget to take deep breaths along the way (remember to practice social distancing during your walks). Take your furry friend with
you, if you can.
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Get plenty of sleep (at least eight hours).
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Commit to praying/meditating at least 10 minutes during your day. Daily devotionals are always helpful.
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Listen to soothing music during short breaks throughout your day.
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Don’t skip meals – choose healthy options for meals and snacks.
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Keep a journal of your day-to-day tasks and/or prayers.
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Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
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Protect your health and the health of your loved ones by staying home.
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Dance with your kids and other family members to help stay positive! So, get out those fun tunes and start moving. This is also great exercise!
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Catch up on reading. If you have a book you’ve been trying to read, now is a good time to start.
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Start a new hobby. Watch stories on Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube for fun tutorials and ideas.
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Create a movie night with your family. Make a list of the movies you’d like to watch together!
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Limit your time on social media. Also, try following only positive and encouraging social channels, as well as credible news sources.
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Stay Connected with Others
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Use technology to
stay connected with loved ones – FaceTime, email, a quick phone call, or consider brief chats with friends and family living away from you.
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Write notes or letters of encouragement to friends, family, neighbors, or church family.
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Share fun online games or pull-out board games, if you have them around the house – practice social distancing.
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Create an online photo album
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Share tasty and fun recipes with each other. Maybe start videotaping some cooking demos of your favorite meals and share with others on social media.
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Do some spring cleaning around the house and save for donating later to those in need of clothing and/or household items. You can successfully manage your thoughts and actions by practicing a variety of healthy ways to cope with stress and anxiety. You can be as creative as you want in making
your surroundings positive and calming. “Taking good care of yourself means you will be able to better care for those you love and cherish, Make time for yourself, as we all take one day at a time.” If you need to reach me, you may contact me at 325-763-3838. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless each one of you and your families. Charlotte Johnson, Wesley Nurse
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