The COVID-19 Pandemic challenges us in ways we could never have imagined, from unequal amounts of family time to virtual schooling to working remotely or not working at all. These sudden, rapid changes within the way we live, including uncertainty, can feel shattering.
Suppose we develop the habit of counting our blessings. In that case, we may better appreciate the positive aspects of life that remain even after a disturbing and depressing event like a job loss or death. Helping others, even when you are struggling, can increase your positive feelings and assist you in gaining perspective.
We are approaching the middle of 2021, but life is yet to go back to normal. Faced with new difficulties of working from home, temporary unemployment, virtual schooling of children, and lack of physical contact with other family members, friends, and colleagues, all of this is challenging us more than ever.
Recent research proves that positive psychology techniques can indeed be valuable in times of stress, anxiety, or other difficulties. Here are some positive therapy practices you can try.
-BEING MORE MINDFUL
Mindfulness, which has its roots in Buddhism, has incredible benefits, ranging from reduced stress and greater productivity to disease prevention. Enter the mindfulness movement, which encourages a greater awareness of our physical and mental self, as well as the environment around us. Mindfulness is the practice of purposely centering your attention on the present moment and accepting it without discrimination. Learning to live more in the present is exceptionally helpful when the future is uncertain.
You must try doing meditation, listening to music, writing a journal, and eating healthy.
-SHARING KINDNESS
Willfully set a goal to be kind to others. Express sincerely felt kindness to a coworker. Make a special effort to spread kind words to a neighbour. Hold the elevator for somebody or take time to assist a beloved.
Try this exercise; whenever you have free time, flip a coin. Heads: do something self-indulgent. For instance, give yourself a manicure. Tails: do something to assist your community or another person. For example, help an elderly person. As you spread kindness, you might just experience what research has proved: Generosity can be contagious.
-PRACTICE GRATITUDE
The privileges of practicing gratitude are nearly endless. Start to notice and recognise the things you are grateful for. Attune into the small details of your life and notice the good things you might sometimes take for granted. The best thanks to reaping the advantages of gratitude are to note new things you’re grateful for each day. These are moments once you tell yourself, “Oh, wow, this is often amazing!” or “How great is this!”. With gratitude, you acknowledge the goodness in your life.
Take a Pause, Notice, and absorb the feeling of true and genuine gratitude. Let it sink in. Soak it up. Savor your blessings at the moment they happen.
Remaining calm and constructive at times of uncertainty can help us navigate through difficulties and find a path toward our more resilient selves. Be deliberate in activities that are positive, heartwarming, stress-reducing, and laughter-inducing! Together, we’ll get through this.