Staying Happy In A Time Of Crisis

No one predicted COVID-19 to get out of hand, and now, economies are still recovering from the effects of quarantine. Life has changed dramatically, but it does not mean that it can no longer be enjoyed to the fullest.

Adjusting to The New Normal
Parents and children alike have been prevented from going out because of the restrictions imposed. Homelife, in particular, suffered the most drastic of changes, as adults began working at home and students take online classes. Different people are coping with the new normal in a variety of ways, as stated in the following.

1. Parents juggle to work from home while also helping their children with online classes, making them only half productive.
2. Those with yards and green space usually take time off by doing outdoor activities within the confines of their residence.
3. Overall, although the quarantine made life difficult at home, it has also brought families closer as they spend time together.

Changing Mindsets And Perspectives
The key to surviving and staying sane in this pandemic could be boiled down to having the right mindset. Dwelling in the negative can also be detrimental to not just the mood but even on productivity as well.

1. Choose to get lost in thought by thinking about distractions so that the pandemic will not be of primary focus.
2. If it works favorably, meditation may help, however, it is not the most compelling type of distraction.
3. Consciously perceive the crisis as something that will have to be overcome rather than as an impossible situation. Changing one’s perspective through looking at the problem in a different context can produce wonderful results.
4. Do not force or obsess over being positive or happy as this could attract negative results in the end.
5. Focus on small achievements rather than pushing to do big things which will be hard to do this season.

Tangible Things That Can Be Done
Although the pandemic has forced many to do their work and studying at home, it is empirical to find balance. The following are some of the things that can be done to better survive in this time of crisis.
Clean the house or rearrange it in such a way that is comfortable and which increases productivity.
Regulate social media consumption and spend time with the family instead, doing activities like going out-of-town if possible. 

Invest in life insurance that helps in planning for the next crisis that can happen any time in the future. 

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