Fast pace Mumbai has come to halt abruptly due to lockdown. People are anxious to go out but are helpless. The daily routine of Mumbaikars going to office, meeting with people, those local train travel with friends, hanging out with their friends or colleagues and meeting people in public spaces, things that give them joy has come to a halt.
It has caused anxiety to many people. Here are very simple things to motivate self and remain fit psychologically:
- The basis of putting 21 days is that we develop any habit if we do it for 21 days. Then why not inculcate other good habits or hobbies which can add value to our life. It is possible that lockdown might prolong.
- Isolate yourself from news about the virus. (Everything we need to know, we already know).
- Don’t look out for death toll. It’s not a cricket match to know the latest score. Avoid that.
- Don’t look for additional information on the Internet, it would weaken your mental state.
- Avoid sending fatalistic messages. Some people don’t have the same mental strength as you (Instead of helping, you could activate pathologies such as depression).
- If possible, listen to music at home at a pleasant volume. Look for board games to entertain children, tell stories and future plans.
- Maintain discipline in the home by washing your hands, putting up a sign or alarm for everyone in the house.
- Your positive mood will help protect your immune system, while negative thoughts have been shown to depress your immune system and make it weak against viruses.
- Most importantly, firmly believe that this shall also pass and we will be safe…. !
Stay positive…Stay safe
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