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12/22/2020 10:42:28 am

FACE COVID
How to respond effectively to the Covid crisis
by Dr Russ Harris, author of The Happiness Trap
Focus on what's in your control
Fear, anxiety & worry are normal reactions. You can’t
magically control them. Nor can you control the
Corona virus or the world economy. But you can
control what you do – here & now. So focus on that!
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Acknowledge thoughts & feelings
Silently and kindly acknowledge your thoughts
and feelings, With curiosity, notice what’s going on
in your inner world. You might say to yourself, 'I’m
noticing feelings of anxiety' or 'There's my mind
worrying' or 'I’m having feelings of loneliness'
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Come back into your body
Find your own way to connect with your physical
body, For example: Slowly press your feet hard into
the floor, or slowly press your fingertips together ,
or slowly stretch your arms or neck, or shrug your
shoulders, or take some slow breaths
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Engage in what you’re doing
Notice where you are, and refocus your attention
on the activity at hand. Notice what you can see,
hear, touch, taste and smell. Notice what you are
doing, and give your full attention to that activity.
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Committed action
Take effective action. Follow official guidelines to
protect yourself & others. Ask yourself often ‘What
can I do right now - no matter how small it may be
- that improves life for myself or others?’
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Open up
Make room for all those painful feelings - and be
kind to yourself. What kind things would you say to
and do for a loved one in this situation? Apply
those same kind words and deeds to yourself.
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Values
What sort of person do you want to be? How do
you want to treat yourself and others? Your values
might include love, patience, courage, kindness ….
or numerous others. Look for ways to live them.
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Identify resources
Identify resources for help, assistance, support, and
advice. This includes friends, family, neighbours,
health professionals, emergency services. Make
sure you know the contact phone numbers.
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Disinfect & Distance
Disinfect often & physically distance - to care for
yourself, your loved ones, and your community.
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