Living with uncertainty

Some good tips, via Lesliepear:

One of the things we have learned over the past 18 months is that we are amazingly resilient. The vast majority of us have the ability to cope during the most challenging of times. Taking action where we can, mobilizing our resources and recognizing what we can control and what we cannot control can make a big difference in how we feel. Here are some additional tips and group meetings which you may find helpful.

Living with Uncertainty - Personal Strategies

• Remain engaged in the world by staying connected with people. Don't withdraw. Talk to family, friends or colleagues about your concerns.
  
  


• Keep up with the news, but don't watch it around the clock.
  
  


• Take necessary precautions but don't overdo it. Make an emergency communication plan with family and friends. Reach out to neighbors and get to know each other.
  
  


• Maintain your regular routine and make time to do things you enjoy.
  
  


• Get involved in local activities or volunteer your time for a worthy cause. Know there's strength in numbers and building a sense of community is very helpful.
  
  


• Take care of your health. Make time to exercise and participate in other pleasurable activities which distract you and lower your stress level. Be sure to get adequate rest.
  
  


• Don't numb your feelings with drugs and alcohol.
  
  


• Draw on your religious or spiritual traditions for strength.
  
  


• Remember you don't have to believe everything you think. Keep a perspective.
  
  


• Remind yourself that the perceptions are different but the stress effects from perceptions are real.
  
  


• Be optimistic about the challenges ahead. Remember we've come through challenging times in the past.