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How To Cope with...Stress

Stress
Stress
Stress
Stress
Improve Your Sense of Control and Ability to Endure
  • Accept circumstances that cannot be changed and focus on what you can alter.
  • Modify your definition of a “good day” to meet the current reality of the situation. Problem-solve and set achievable goals within the new circumstances in your life.
  • Evaluate the absolute risk of contracting the virus and recognize the benefits of accepting a certain level of risk in order to maintain as much of your normal routine as possible.

Those who have been faced with life-threatening situations recommended the following strategies:
  • Quickly recognize, acknowledge, and accept the reality of the situation.
  • Make a plan for dealing with feelings of being overwhelmed or overly distressed.
    Preparation can make you feel more in control if these feelings arise and help you move
    through them quickly.
  • Combat unhelpful emotions by using distraction or staying busy---both mentally and
    physically.

Remain Hopeful
  • Avoid impulsive behavior.
  • Get organized.
  • Increase positive coping behaviors that have worked in the past.
  • Shift negative self-statements to statements that allow you to function with less distress. Try changing “this is a terrible time” to “this is a terrible time, but I can get through this.”
  • Rather than getting discouraged, focus on what you can accomplish or control.
  • Seek out mentoring or information to improve your ability to make decisions and take actions when necessary.

​Try to engage in the situation as a challenge to be met, which can increase your ability to act both creatively and decisively.
  • Consider the stressful situation in a broader context and keep a long-term perspective.
  • Look for opportunities to practice being more patient or kind with yourself, or to see the
    situation as an opportunity to learn or build strengths.
  • Celebrate successes, find things to be grateful about, and take satisfaction in completing tasks,
    even small ones.
  • Give yourself small breaks from the stress of the situation by doing something you enjoy.
  • Draw upon your spirituality, those who inspire you, or your personal beliefs and values.

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