It’s a lot of changes to handle…
There’s a lot to navigate during the pandemic and that can be stressful. There are masks to wear, distance to keep, and then there is loss. And loss takes all kinds of forms. There are activities you don’t do now, friends you don’t see and then there are friends and family you have lost.
There’s simply a lot going on right now and feeling stressed or anxious is to be expected. The key is what you do with the stress and anxiety – how do you handle it so it doesn’t get a hold on you.
However you are feeling
is okay…
Anger
Fear
Sadness
Get active!
Spend time with supportive people
Share your concerns
Here are some tips…
Anxiety
Grief
Talk about how you feel
Seek and accept peer support
Numb
Spend time with family and friends
Pace yourself
Find things that make you laugh
To help you cope
with your emotions
Confused
Nurture close relationships with loved ones
Be aware when you’re Hungry, Angry, Lonely or Tired (HALT)
Try Meditation
Overwhelmed
Do more leisure activitiesIncrease your positive actions
Maintain a healthy work-life balance
Stressed
Set limits and maintain good boundaries!
Participate in self-care
Try to avoid frequent use of alcohol and other drugs
However you are feeling is okay…
Anger
Fear
Sadness
Get active!
Spend time with supportive people
Share your concerns
Here are some tips…
Anxiety
Grief
Talk about how you feel
Seek and accept peer support
Numb
Spend time with family and friends
Pace yourself
Find things that make you laugh
To help you cope with your emotions
Confused
Nurture close relationships with loved ones
Be aware when you’re Hungry, Angry, Lonely or Tired (HALT)
Try Meditation
Overwhelmed
Do more leisure activities
Increase your positive actions
Maintain a healthy work-life balance
Stressed
Set limits and maintain good boundaries!
Participate in self-care
Try to avoid frequent use of alcohol and other drugs