{"id":5720,"date":"2020-06-15T13:04:34","date_gmt":"2020-06-15T09:04:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/me.cognita.network\/dovecote-v2\/?p=5720"},"modified":"2020-06-15T13:04:34","modified_gmt":"2020-06-15T09:04:34","slug":"how-to-be-emotionally-resilient-during-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"school_news","link":"https:\/\/me.cognita.network\/dovecote-v2\/school-news\/how-to-be-emotionally-resilient-during-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"How to be emotionally resilient during Covid-19"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are in a situation where life is changing and unpredictable. Words like \u201cquarantine\u201d and \u201cisolation\u201d are being used regularly and triggering us to feel in danger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The key to taking care of your emotional wellbeing is\u00a0understanding what makes you anxious and making changes. Start with these small steps that put together by our Wellbeing Advisor, Ms. Suzie Johnson from Repton Dubai:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. Watch your language<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"color: #5F7185\"><li>Instead of \u201csocial isolation\u201d say \u201cstaying safe\u201d or \u201cstaying indoors\u201d<\/li><li>Instead of \u201cquarantine\u201d say \u201ckeeping myself and others safe\u201d<\/li><li>Instead of \u201csocial distancing\u201d say \u201cstanding 2 meters apart\u201d<\/li><li>Avoid saying the word \u201cdon\u2019t\u201d<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2. Identify and change your thinking habits<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Patterns of thinking or \u2018cognitive mistakes are linked to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"color: #5F7185\"><li>Emotional\/mental rigidity vs agility\/flexibility<\/li><li>Anxiety and depression<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some types of cognitive mistakes are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"color: #5F7185\"><li>Catastrophizing<\/li><li>Minimizing or magnifying<\/li><li>Fallacy of control<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3. Focus on what you can control<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"color: #5F7185\"><li>You cannot and will not control everything<\/li><li>Control what you can<\/li><li>Do what you can do<\/li><li>Actions are empowering and counteract fear \u2013do not wait for motivation<\/li><li>Visualize letting go<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4. Build your immunity<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"color: #5F7185\"><li>Reduce stress<\/li><li>Reduce blue light exposure<\/li><li>Eat healthy<\/li><li>Hydrate<\/li><li>Take your vitamins<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5. Make your home a sanctuary<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"color: #5F7185\"><li>Declutter<\/li><li>Decorate<\/li><li>Aromatherapy<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">6. Limit the negativity<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"color: #5F7185\"><li>Stay close to the present moment<\/li><li>Limit news and sources<\/li><li>Highlight the positive in your daily life<\/li><li>Stay connected through online hangouts<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are in a situation where life is changing and unpredictable. Words like \u201cquarantine\u201d and \u201cisolation\u201d are being used regularly and triggering us to feel in danger. 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