Peoples are very anxious about getting infected in Covid-19. Health care workers are most vulnerable section of the society. In this dreadful situation what do you do to keep youself psychologically fit ?
Glynis Freeman There is a popular Tagore's song (Songs written by Nobel Laureate & Poet Rabindronath Tagore). And the song is "Kothao amar hariye jaoar nei mana, mone mone" ....exactly what you do "to lose myself within myself for a while". Look a feeling has its own universal language and it doesn't need to be translated...!!
I do a variety of things. I take regular breaks, go for walks, ride my bike, photography, cookery. I also, do floor stretching exercises, pilates, and sit quietly and meditate. I find it important to take regular breaks.
Mauro Luisetto Really ? don't you believe all those happened and still happening? That's a different aspect of self motivation. I think it not a kind of denial but trying to be a carefree fearless person. Good way.....
Glynis Freeman Nice way to stay fit. You are doing tremendous self exercise: both physical & mental. That is too good to be true.
Going about my daily routine of weightlifting in the morning time, doing some readings to write out a research study for international journal publication, and making sure that my students are getting a better understanding of the theories being taught.
Yes, this pandemic I working from home and doing research. To beecome psychologically fit, I am doing Yoga.
Increase sporting frequency and duration, staying positive, and avoiding grounds where talks focus more on the pandemic.
Md. Israt Hasan I don't do them all at the same time or every day, but I do have the full variety of interests and I make sure I do at least one of them every day. Sometimes I feel the need to lose myself within myself for a while. It helps me de-stress, helps to maintain my calm, and also helps me to process down the things I have been working on before moving onto the next task. Those things are like my reward for working hard. Above all, they make me feel good, and that is something that is important for coping with the pandemic days. They help me to see the positives and beauty of life.
Ravee Art Phoewhawm Great way to start a morning. A beautiful happening morning can make your day. Thuswise you are encountering the pandemic terror. Magnificent !!!
To believe that it is a disease like the case of many of the diseases that affected us and we have cured them
Dear Gulbir Singh , Yes Yoga is nice way to de-stress yourself. Every one has his/her own way to get rid of psychological stress. It's very important in this almost yearlong pandemic.
Erasmus N. Tang , Sports is a great way to be proactive all the day. Pandemic has given us some extra time to begin a new sporting or recreational activity which will not only feed our body but also will nourish our soul.
Isam Alkhalifawi A good thought. That's a scientific approach but not applicable to general people. A regular person actually don't want to talk much about the disease. That's cause them a tiddly feeling.
Amidst the increased workload and long period of absence from family members for me I do make sure to do meditation daily.
Glynis Freeman There is a popular Tagore's song (Songs written by Nobel Laureate & Poet Rabindronath Tagore). And the song is "Kothao amar hariye jaoar nei mana, mone mone" ....exactly what you do "to lose myself within myself for a while". Look a feeling has its own universal language and it doesn't need to be translated...!!
Go for a run. If possible, join an active running plan, it will keep you motivated
I do exercise and believe the pandemic will be over one day, and everything will return back to normal
Eat Healthy: Our stomach has a significant influence on our mental health. Eating the right things at the right time is one of the best practices to keep our self mentally fit. Research clearly indicates that certain foods can boost our brain power and help us stay mentally healthy. Eating nutritious and wholesome food those rich in Omega 6 fatty acids at the right time is extremely important, like a bowl of granola with milk and fruits or poha/idli for breakfast. Replace your unhealthy 4 pm snacks with healthier alternatives. Proper nutrition is a key component of a healthy life. Consuming food rich in vitamin B like green leafy vegetables, dry fruits and dairy products is essential for our brain regulators. https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/350428
Take up a Hobby. It’s often difficult to take out some time for ourselves and indulge into activities that help us gain happiness. But having a hobby and cultivating a regular practice to work on the hobby is a tool to keep oneself mentally healthy. Hobbies are the best way that keeps us distracted from the normal hectic routine. Developing new hobbies by staying at home and investing time in them will help reduce stress, low moods and depression at times. Spending time on such activities can thereby improve our mental health and wellbeing. https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/350428
Regular Exercise. Following regular exercise pattern for at least 30 minutes in a day not only helps physical health but also mental health. As exercise generates oxygen and chemicals in the brain, that improves our mood flow and also helps the parts of the brain which are responsible for learning and memory. Exercising at home can be simple as there are number of options available today for most ages and abilities, including yoga videos or workout application, that can help one stay fit physically and mentally.
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Sumanta Chakraborty Yes dear, Meditation is a good food for your soul and is well known for extraordinary healing power.
Ashish Juneja A very good suggestion but its quite hard to find a place to run in a Metropolitan city. Also very tough to maintain social distancing in anyway in such a place.
By exercising, focusing on work, avoiding rumours and following safety measures.
Akash Gupta You are doing the things, exactly what we should do. Doing exercise is not only a physical thing, it also brings mental calmness. Rumors or bad news always put some extra stresses which we can easily avoid. It will also help us to focus on our daily routine. Following safety measures will keep us stay alert.
Now, lockdown and the danger of Covid 19 has completely dissolved in our country. We had only about few weeks of curfew and nearly two and half months of lockdown. No one in our family or among neighbours, caught any kind of psychological distress. We planned and utilized time nicely for some very useful activities which were delayed due to heavy workload.
1st - Self-awareness
2nd - Understand others
3rd - Be active
4th - Do activities you like
5th - Do spiritual activities
6th - Be kind and supportive
Chinaza Godswill Awuchi . Thank you for your detailed explanatory response. Thank you again.
Dear Md. Israt Hasan, the psychological state of mind in this pandemic can be controlled if we engenge ourselves in mediation, execericiing, do the needful, and always thought of productive work.
Samarakoon Mudiyanselage Samantha Samarakoon Dear! We know Lankans are very disciplined nation. They always act smartly in any kind of disaster. That's why they are seemingly successful in COVID control.
Thank you dear Md.Israt Hassan, I appreciate your comment. We as a nation, wish the whole world be safe and get rid of this unfortunate pandemic.
Ndalahwa MUSA Masanja . Physical exercise is a extraordinary way to remain stress free.
Harikrishnan U. Wow ! What a Chronology! Everyone should follow this!
Following regular exercise pattern for at least 30 minutes in a day not only helps physical health but also mental health. As exercise generates oxygen and chemicals in the brain, that improves our mood flow and also helps the parts of the brain which are responsible for learning and memory. Exercising at home can be simple as there are number of options available today for most ages and abilities, including yoga videos or workout application, that can help one stay fit physically and mentally.
Amina Othmani Reactionary behavior is normal in those situations. You are right following some safety measures is very important to be safe and to keep safe others.
Dear Tanvir Singh . All your suggestions are extremely helpful in coping with psychological distress. Thanks for your response.
Anmar Aldewachi Thank you dear for your thoughtful opinion. Thanks a lot again.
I think the person must first of all accept the fact that there is a global pandemic hence can or cannot contract it.
But in other to be psychologically sound, one need to do what makes him/her happy and feel good. The moment the person starts enjoying the pleasures, he or she will feel some sort of soundness in herself/himself that will make the person not to be too focused on the pandemic. Some these activities that can reduce this anxiety are, having time with your spouse or your partner, with family members and friends that entertain you, involve yourself in sports, play instruments if you are an instrumentalist and many more
Cornelius Nugloze Great suggestions ! Spending quality time with family members is a good way to de-stress oneself.
Physical exercises for 15-20 minutes per day is sufficient and I totally agree with Dr Anmar Aldewachi
Dear Md. Israt Hasan A positive mindset, regular exercise and meditation and sufficient intake of fresh fruits and vegetables can keep us psychologically fit during the current pandemic. A useful link is given below:
https://college.acaai.org/wellness-positivity-and-mental-health-during-covid-19-pandemic
Thanks!
Personal believes is very important and may provide a power to overcome the crisis also some sports like swimming and walking may help persons to improve their moode.
By doing mediation, exercise, and spending quality time with the family.
Dear Arbind K. Choudhary, thank you for your nice explanatory advice. Thanks a buch for your response.
Tanvir Singh You adopted the best options. Thank you and good luck.
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Dear Md. Israt Hasan psychologically fit for the person is not only required for this pandemic only, but we also have to keep fit ourselves all the time.
Avoid thinking too much about the pandemic, by doing yoga in the morning, reading good books and research articles, a healthy discussion with friends, and time with family members.
Have a program where you alternate physical activity with mental activity. For example do a daily long walk in nature and/or keep physically fit with appropriate exercises. Do mental work by reading, writing, playing music, drawing, consulting RG, etc that stimulate your brain. Keep contact with friends (phone, email, WhatsApp or social platforms) and try to have a regular and balanced nutrition.
Naresh Kumar Sharma you gave some excellent advises. Very good ways to stay fit both mentally and physically.
To remain the entire faith and trust on Almighty Allah, nothing happens beyond His intention this is my psychological ethic. Secondly, recommended, all sorts of preventive measures as best are trying to practice.
Md. Abdur Razzak Choudhury thank you for your response. Profound believe in Almighty can save a soul in despair ! Stay blessed !!
Create an organized program to spend your time in a beneficial way. Try to work from home, spend more time with family, keep in touch with friends, and stay away from following bad news.
Good question, I do not think there is one definitive answer but a bunch of different mental and physical activities can help to entertain your mind, along with a great amount of hope, fate, character, conviction, resiliency, among many other human qualities necessary to survive to adversity like this one.
write your plan for the following years and evaluate your current plan.
Dear Md. Israt Hasan
Keep yourself busy with your research and contact with the valuable RG members.
قبل اي شئ ، اليقين ان الله سبحانه و تعالى. من يتولى ادارة شؤون الكون كله بمشيئته و ارادته ، و انطلاقا من هذا اليقين ساسعى الى اتباع كل السبل التي تحافظ على صحتي و صحة عائلتي و اهلي ، واصطبر و اصبر و امرن نفسي على الالتزام بها ، لا ابالغ. في القلق النفسي ، ابتعد عن الاخبار السلبية ، واخبار الموت ، اركز على النظافة التامة ، و شروط التغذية الصحية .
Alejandro Rodriguez-Garcia Great answer indeed! You covered almost all aspects of life situations which play a big part in addressing a proper physical & mental health in natural adversaries like a pandemic.
Mosab Nouraldein Mohammed Hamad writing one's plan for the following years and evaluate current plan is a great escape route from mental agony.
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