5 Ways To Maintain Positivity During Coronavirus Quarantine

The most common question has been, “How can I keep myself from getting it?” The answer to that one is easy: follow the national health care organization’s recommendations.

The second most common question is a bit more novel: “How can I stay sane if I’ve been quarantined?” With this in mind – and with millions of people across the world in either voluntary or enforced isolation at home – there is the potential for serious stress, loneliness, and fear of being stuck at home with nothing to do and nowhere to go. So whether you’re in isolation or worried you might be at some point in the near future, here are 5 ways to stay positive during quarantine.

* Exercise

Just because your gym is closed doesn’t mean that you can’t do your daily exercise routine. Many good studies show that daily cardiovascular exercise works as a treatment for anxiety and depressive disorders. Not feeling anxious or depressed yet? Exercise is also a preventative measure to promote mental wellbeing. So dust off that treadmill, unroll that yoga mat, or start a new regimen of push-ups, sit-ups, and jumping jacks today.

* Mindfulness

We’ve all heard about mindfulness but very few of us actually practice it. Somewhere between meditation and relaxation is this form of psychological self-soothing that allows a person to be aware of their internal state. Mindfulness is a tremendous tool for decreasing one’s emotional temperature, especially during times of stress! Now is a great time to learn mindfulness practice and to put it to use.

* Make it Happen

Have you ever wanted to understand how volcanoes work, wished you spoke better Hebrew, or learned how to weave your own kilt? Now is your chance to take on that amazing academic project you always wanted to tackle! Not only do you have the time, but it will keep your mind off of anything worrisome while simultaneously keeping you productive.

* Pray

Yep. For sure it will help. Many good scientific studies have shown how prayer keeps people grounded, and optimistic. This contributes to better medical and psychological outcomes due to the power of positive thinking. Across the world, everyone is praying because the truth is that without a vaccine and any better advice than staying vigilant and washing our hands, we have nowhere else to turn than to our Creator.

* Keep the Big Picture in Mind

The coronavirus is only a few nanometers in size and yet it’s wreaking havoc upon the mightiest of people and has brought the mightiest countries in the world to their knees. The irony should not be too hard to grasp and we should all remember how many miraculous things we have going for us. Just consider it for a moment how good life is: If you’re reading this, you have electricity and most likely clean water and food. Presumably someone shared this link with you which means that people care about you and the people you’ll share this link with are people you care about too. Remember how blessed you are and with God’s help we will all get through this alive and well.