by Julia Ranzani
Every now and then when I check the CORONAVIRUS WORLDOMETER or hear NEWS ABOUT COVID-19. I get this ice cold fear running down my spine. I can’t help it, my mind jumps to horrific images inspired by silly doomsday action movies. So for a moment I’m overwhelmed with CORONAVIRUS ANXIETY.
There’s no point in indulging in the ‘What if?’ scenarios, as your mind enters a downward spiral into worry. Instead, focus on COUNTERACTING THESE DAUNTING THOUGHTS. It’s NORMAL TO FEEL HELPLESS in the face of a global pandemic.
Concentrate on something that is possible for you to do. For example: Do something healthy! When I realize my mind is circling around the coronavirus in a panicky way, I stop myself and shift my attention on something I can do right here, right now to not get scared into freezing up.
Exercise is a great way to RELIEVE SOME BOTTLED UP STRESS. Do 5 push-ups. Or 5 sit-ups. Or skip. Or run on the spot for 5 minutes. Release some steam, let go of that negative energy, and your mind will follow suit and calm down.
Boost your immune system with HEALTHY FOOD THAT’S EASY TO ADD TO YOUR DIET. Eat a fruit. Munch a veggie. Toss together a salad. Make a smoothie or a freshly squeezed juice. Power up with some super food to put your mind at ease that your body can fight this virus.
DISTRACT YOUR MIND from the worrisome thoughts.
Put on your favourite song and do a little dance. Listen to a funny comedian and have a laugh. Call a friend and talk about their life. If you really can’t get the worry off your mind, write it all down. But try actively to not let your mind go into doom and gloom. Stop your negative thoughts and divert them to something that you know will cheer you up.
Get rid off that virus FROM YOUR MIND AND YOUR SURROUNDINGS BY CLEANING. Wipe frequently touched items with disinfectant. Clean surfaces properly. Declutter your room. Cleaning is a great workout and you’ll be rewarded with immediate success of a sparkly home.
TAKE A DEEP BREATH.
Indulge in MINDFULNESS WITH BREATHING EXERCISES. Learn a controlled breathing exercise you like and practice it every time a scary coronavirus thought pops up in your head. Or simply take a deep breath and notice how powerful your lungs are. When we are stressed it is easy to forget to breathe properly. Take a moment to collect yourself and meditate on your breathing. Feel how the oxygen fills your brain and relaxes your mind.
Julia Ranzani is the creator of the blog, Yours *TrulyJuly*, which is an online writing portfolio. She shows that anything can be turned into a story, thus creating VAC = Value Added Content. Julia does everything content. She is a media expert with in-depth know-how of advertising, marketing and promotion, plus solid understanding of online and mobile technology. She combines media production skills with technical expertise and excellent writing skills in English and German. In short, she manages content and makes it accessible and desirable to the target group across the media. She utilizes these skills to ensure ROI and SROI, through online or mobile sales or long-term improvement of brand awareness. Having worked for over 15 years for blue chip companies, she is available as your creative consultant for media, marketing, content and fundraising strategies. Contact Julia: TrulyJuly@web.de or visit her blog: http://trulyjuly.wordpress.com/