Coping with the uncertainty and fear
With the current COVID-19 pandemic, maybe you are wondering how you can cope with so much uncertainty.
If you are watching the news or reading it online, it can feel very scary.
Sometimes it is the uncertainty in a situation that can cause the most fear.
Not knowing what will happen, the full affects, how long it will last.
Focusing on trying to figure out how to make something that is uncertain, certain, doesn’t work because something that is uncertain is generally not known.
The more you try to focus on making the uncertain certain, the more fear you may feel.
What can you do?
💫Accepting reality. I understand it isn’t easy hearing phrases in the news like “this is the new normal”. But fighting with reality, what actually is happening, is not going to help you and your energy will be going towards the wrong place.
đź’«Giving yourself certainty. Is there a routine you can create for yourself daily that you can count on? Is there a cup of coffee or tea you can look forward to every morning? Is there a yoga or meditation practice you can do before bed? Look at your life and create some more certainty for yourself wherever you can. Creating more certainty, things you can count on, will help fulfill your need for certainty.
💫Giving certainty to others. Are there things you can do? You can’t control the pandemic but you can do things to help. You can practice social distancing to do your part to minimize the spread. You could volunteer your services to help get food and necessities to those who can’t get out. You could provide emotional support to friends and family members.
đź’«Is there something positive that you can point to in your life such as bringing family together or connecting more (even over video or phone) with loved ones and appreciating loved ones more?
I will be starting an online coaching group next month to help those who are interested to stay connected and continue to learn and grow and receive support, so stay tuned for more information on that soon. Â