How to beat pandemic fatigue and stay positive
Pandemic fatigue is real and it can take a heavy toll in the long run. Here are tips to stay
Pandemic fatigue is real and it can take a heavy toll in the long run. Here are tips to stay positive by Dr Farah Ingale, Director-Internal Medicine, Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi.
Published on Jan 25, 2022 06:56 PM IST 6 Photos
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Covid-19 and its uncertainities continue to lurk even as we enter the third year of pandemic. Many people are constantly facing challenging situations amid pandemic and no wonder they are reporting exhaustion, stress and burnout. Pandemic fatigue is real and it can take a heavy toll in the long run. Here are tips to stay positive by Dr Farah Ingale, Director-Internal Medicine, Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi.
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Accept the situation, rewind and rejuvenate: We can’t change a situation that we are not aware of. It is ok to feel irritated, impatient, angry. Accept that all these responses are normal and understandable during such a difficult time. Awareness is a cornerstone of any mental health toolkit. We need to give ourselves permission to acknowledge that what we’re feeling is 100% normal. Take a walk. Take a bath. Read a book. Do things that are calming.(Pixabay)
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Meditation is key: Breathing and mediation exercises are the simplest way to reduce stress and anxiety. Slow your breathing to tell your body that there is no immediate threat. Breathing helps us manage anxiety response.(Pixabay)
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Stay away from social media: Being clouded with negative stories on TV or on social media, fuels increased dread, uncertainty, anxiety, and fatigue. Deliberately stay off social media. Remove some apps if you are still hooked.(Pixabay)
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