Coping Strategies For Your Lockdown Anxieties

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There will be a day when life returns to normal. We will be able to shop in our local supermarkets without the need for a face mask. We will be able to meet up with family friends and offer them a hug of love and support. And we will be able to live more freely, without the need to live under any lockdown regulations. 

That day will come so that’s something to look forward to. 

But right now, many of us are still living under lockdown. 

As a result, our anxieties are starting to rise. Worries about the coronavirus can build up, and various ‘what if’s’ can creep into our minds. What if I catch the virus? What if I can’t cope alone? What if lockdown never ends? And so on and so on.

Now, it’s only right that we should be concerned about the pandemic, but if we let negative thoughts overrule our mindset, we will do very little for our wellbeing. 

So, consider these coping strategies, and let them become a part of your daily life. 

#1: Stay connected with others

We all need to feel connected to others, so keep in touch with your friends and family. Especially if you’re somebody who lives alone, it’s important to reach out when you need some extra support. Speaking to somebody about your anxieties can help, and you might receive some good advice when you open up to others. Of course, you can receive more than a listening ear and moral support when chatting to a loved one. You will have the opportunity to laugh and smile too, especially when you talk to somebody who can positively distract you from your anxieties. So, schedule time each week to speak to people on the phone, on social media, or through a video call, and benefit from your close relationships. 

#2: Keep busy

If you don’t have a lot to do in the day, find ways to keep yourself busy. Your activities will distract you from your worries as you will have something else to focus your mind on. So, you might want to return to a hobby you enjoy, or you could improve your learning with a course you can find on the internet. Take inspiration from the following article on ways to keep busy and look for other ideas online. By filling your time with things to do, you will have no time to dwell on those ‘what if’ thoughts that can exacerbate your feelings of anxiety.

#3: Look after your body

It can be easy to fall into unhealthy behaviors when you’re feeling stressed, but ultimately, you will start to feel worse, both physically and mentally. So, cut out any bad habits, and replace them with those habits that will improve your health. Eat well-balanced meals, exercise regularly, and drink plenty of water. You will feel energized when you look after yourself in such ways, and you will have more motivation to do other things that make you feel good. 

And finally…

Here is a quote we found on a personal blog by Richard Spanton Jr. 

“Live life, laugh often, and always dance like no one is watching.”

Try to live by these words during the lockdown and beyond. 

Stay in the present and live your life instead of worrying about tomorrow. Laugh often by finding things to do that make you happy. And yes, even dance, as music and movement can elevate the way you feel. Life will get better, so for now, do whatever you can to enjoy life instead of filling your mind with worries.

Stay safe everyone.