MAINTAINING YOUR SANITY

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Sure you might be wondering why I'm still writing about the lockdown even as our streets are beginning to be filled with people.

 Well, the lockdown is not completely eased just yet (as you know). Students are still stuck indoors, some civil servants are yet to resume, hangout spots are barely operational. And, I hate to break it to you, there might just be another lockdown lurking around. As I pointed out in earlier posts, many are not used to having this manner of downtime at this time of the year, especially without planning towards it.


I'm by no means a psychologist (except taking a course in environmental psychology counts) but I'm a fellow human going through the lockdown just as you. I know how unusual things are right now and how the times might be doing a number on us in different ways. I'm certain over time, most have developed coping mechanisms for different life scenarios, anchoring us when needed the most. In light of this, I have highlighted a couple of ways, in no particular order to uhm. . . not go bonkers during these iffy times.

Practice gratitude: Get a loose notebook, phone app or whatever works for you. When the times of uncertainty surface, think up the goods you've experienced (regardless the current circumstances) and document them.
Read your holy book: For quite a number, faith plays a vital role. Settling down to study and commune would surely anchor you, reminding you of the promises and your identity regardless the uncertainty.

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Just breathe: Take time to just focus on your breathing. Many a time, we are caught up in so much that we forget how much of a blessing breathing unaided is. Just sit and listen to yourself breathe.
Read up something new/different: What is a sanity list without me mentioning reading? Use this time to catch up on your reading list or even switch it up a bit. Read something from a different author, era or something other than the genre you have grown used to. Trust me, you are spoiled for choice.


Music: This is likely the first thing that comes to mind for most people (read young'uns) when coping mechanism pops up. Music is a stress reliever. That's self explanatory.

Stay sane,
'Mina.


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