The challenges we face today are unlike anything we've ever seen before, so creating strategies to cope with the stress and anxiety we might be feeling is more important than ever. Because we only see these things in movies, what we face every day is beyond our comprehension. It's strange, it's bizarre, but it's our reality right now regardless of whether we like it or not, so we have to adapt and evolve.

Being mentally and emotionally fit through developing some coping strategies will help us to use our talents and ideas for the purpose of good, rather than money, greed, or power.

Each person deals with stress differently

Stress and anxiety are handled differently by everyone. Everyone across the globe is affected in some way or another. People are frightened by uncertainty. Will there be enough food? How will I be able to look after my family if I don't live nearby? Will I get sick? How will I deal with that? How will my family deal with that?

Stress and anxiety affect different people in different ways. Because we are unique and that's what makes us awesome! We just need to determine what works for us in our unique situation, and then try it!

We wanted to share a few things that have helped me and break them down into several areas that might prove helpful to others in dealing with this rapidly evolving environment. Any situation can benefit from the strategies we offer, and you can adapt them to meet your needs.

Stress and Anxiety Reduction Strategies

Be Open About Your Concerns and Feelings

There are some people who like to talk, and there are some who don't. Finding a way to connect with others is vital for our well-being in times like these. Especially if you can connect through shared challenges. If you don't like to talk on the phone, you can text or email.

Take a deep breath, meditate, and try to sleep

The ability to remain calm in challenging situations is a challenge in itself. There is no perfect solution, it is a trial and error process. Nevertheless, there are things that can help. Staying sane can be achieved through meditation. We can greatly benefit from doing meditation, whether it is breathing or spending small amounts of time lying in the sun.

A calm mind, enhanced creativity, enhanced immunity, and just being able to shift from a stressed-out busy mind to one that helps us make better decisions are all benefits of meditation.

Focus on the Positive

Developing positive strategies not only benefits you but also contributes to creating the world you want. Relaxing or stressing out will only affect you and your immune system. No matter what you're faced with keep trying, try to find a new way of doing something if the other way isn’t working.

Spend some time in the sun

The importance of this one cannot be underestimated. In addition to making us feel good, the sun also helps us to produce Vitamin D, which is essential for our immune system. A strong immune system helps us to stay healthy. If you can't get outside, sit on a balcony or next to an open window. Vitamin D improves our ability to recover from illness more quickly.

Turn off the news

There are a lot of things you can't control, but you can control the remote in your hand. Read the headlines once a day to stay current. Most of it is beyond our control, so we don't need a constant reminder about how bad things might be getting out there. Turn it off and accept that you can't control everything, but you can control your behavior.

Set up a garden

Nature has been shown to improve mood. Even if you aren't good at gardening, give it a shot.

Plant some herbs and move on to seeds later. Get a pot and do it inside if you can't garden outside. Taking care of something gives us a sense of fulfillment, and we also get to eat what it produces. This obviously doesn’t apply to house plants, don’t eat those!

Spend time with your pets

The strategy requires a pet, so if you don't have one, please skip it. Pets are adorable and provide feelings of calm. We know that horses are used to help people with diverse learning needs and mental health issues, and we know that dogs are used in a variety of ways as they are smart.

Cats are also funny! They provide lots of entertainment through their bizarre behavior and bring a lot of joy. As well as caring for your furry friends, you can talk to them as well.

Exercise and move

Exercising and moving are known to benefit our physical and mental health, our immune system, and our sleep. Many people around the world find it difficult to exercise right now because they are confined to their homes. We can still exercise in the house by doing many activities.

Try taking an online course or watching YouTube videos. Run up and down the stairs if you have them. Exercise with your body weight. Be creative!

You have to do what works for you and your situation at the end of the day. Consider creating something that will improve the world, as well as everyone who lives there, instead of worrying about money or stuff you can't control.

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