25 Reminders For When Your Anxiety Strikes During These Pandemic Times
A tiny list
- Keep breathing — nothing good can come from holding your breath.
- Don’t react immediately to the news thrown your way — speaking from a place of heightened emotion can often be problematic in the long run.
- Don’t assume ill intentions — especially in times of crisis. Use your time to check in on the ones you love — send the text. Make the call. Use the technology that you have to show up for your loved ones the best way you can.
- Drink a glass of water — then drink one more. Keeping yourself hydrated is a vital component of maintaining overall health.
- Your mood will fluctuate on a daily, if not hourly basis. Mood fluctuation is not as abnormal as you may think — you’re not alone in your feelings of anxiety.
- You’re not alone in your feelings of depression.
- You’re not alone in your feelings of stress.
- You’re not the only one who is worried right now — but remember that feelings of anxiety and unease and distress will manifest themselves differently in everyone.
- Worrying, while it is a natural inclination in times like this, is not something that will change things.
- Instead of feeding your worry, feed the tiny moments of joy.
- Seeking joy is not akin to erasing pain.
- Seeking joy means you’re acknowledging the blessings you do have — and grounding yourself in gratitude.
- Seeking joy means that you’re pouring your energy into what you can control — not the things that you cannot.
- Seeking joy means that you’re opening your eyes to the things that are still good, the light that still exists, and the happy moments that always surround you — despite dire situations.
- Remember, it’s ok to speak your fears.
- Remember, it’s ok to share your love for the things you love.
- Remember, it’s ok to share your love for the ones you love.
- Things are not going according to plan — but remember that the sun is still shining. The earth is still turning. We will keep moving forward — even if it’s a slow crawl.
- Sometimes putting on structured pants will feel like an accomplishment — and that’s ok.
- Peace of mind is not gone forever — but finding peace is a practice that takes constant cultivation.
- Crying does not make you weak — it’s ok to let the tears flow.
- Laughter does not make you insensitive — it’s crucial to celebrate moments of happiness when they come.
- Give yourself the grace to feel.
- Give that same grace to others, too.
- Keep breathing — yes, this bears repeating. Let the air fill your lungs and let it release. Listen to the rhythms of your breath and heartbeat — they are part of the soundtrack of your life, and the drumbeat that will lead you to another day.
