Coronavirus anxiety and how to get calm

There’s no question that these are anxious times. But we have to remember to take care of ourselves, as well. Self-care is important. How can you take a breather when it seems like there’s news breaking all the time? Remember to step away from it. There’s a lot of information out there. Curate it – find a few trustworthy sources and stick with them. Don’t update yourself every five minutes. This can be as simple as disabling the notifications on your phone and just checking in at planned intervals. Another thing to do to calm yourself: Take action. Action can allay our anxieties, so you may want to also consider what you can do to help others who might be affected by the outbreak. Service workers, health care workers, hourly workers and people in the restaurant or entertainment industries may have their livelihoods paralyzed or have to put themselves in disproportionate danger. Think about how you can help those whose lives are facing disruption. It can help both your community and yourself. Read this piece for more tips.