Undoubtedly, the stress caused by the day-to-day news about the increase in cases of contagion from the new coronavirus has caused increased stress in many people.
Here are 3 basic tips to avoid stress during the pandemic:
Practice your favorite hobby
If for work reasons you had stopped painting or creating crafts, among many other things, take advantage of this time to restart old and good customs that will keep your thoughts busy and away from the news that increase your concern and trigger stress crises.
On the other hand, carry out activities that allow you to learn new things like online courses. There are in quantities and completely free. The registrations are simple and if you finish they give you certificates. Put together a puzzle or even download a board game app to play virtual games with family members.
Eliminate media contagion
It is completely necessary to control the amount of news you see daily regarding the progression of the disease. Choose at a specific time to find out what happened on the day and avoid toxic news since hundreds of them are published daily with irrelevant information that does not contribute to the community, especially on social networks.
And finally,
Sleep well
Don’t let the scaremongering created by the pandemic trigger a stress crisis for both you and your family; Worse still, that it changes your habits at bedtime. Continue to fulfill your healthy sleep cycles. To do this, try to go to bed at the same time every day, practice an exercise in the morning and try not to eat too late.
