
14: Staying positive and building resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic
July 25, 2020
In this episode, Fleur and Kym discuss how to stay positive and build resilience to cope with the pressures of the pandemic and the recession.
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Shout out to our Victorian friends and family members, who have gone back into lockdown, to healthcare and frontline workers, as well as those doing it tough because they're in a disadvantaged or unhealthy living situation
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What's in this episode
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Ways to stay positive and mentally healthy during the pandemic and recession
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NB: this is not professional psychological health advice and listeners should seek professional advice from their doctor or mental health care provider if they're feeling unwell
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Becoming or staying positive, building resilience
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Rick Hanson, author of the 2018 book, 'Resilient', has a simple saying: "Deal with the bad, turn to the good, take in the good"
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Slow down, get calm. Try not to stress about which way to calm down. Even making a cup of tea and staring into space for ten minutes helps.
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Positive morning routine - try not to look at phone first thing. Lie in bed, breathe deeply and smile.
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Assess what's going on around you, make a plan. Even if the plan is just for today.
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Self-preoccupation creates a lot of anxiety and stress. Taking care of other people reduces stress hormones in your own body. It protects your heart and strengthens your immune system.
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Because we are physically distant, we need to be empathetically close. Listen more deeply, pay more attention. Realise that other people are scared, too. Nurture your digital communities.
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Exercise
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Walk away from negative conversations and situations
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Gratitude
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Summary and next steps
- Check out the website https://www.careeraftercovid.com
- Join the Career Rockstars facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/careerrockstars)
- Follow us on Instagram @careeraftercovid, Twitter @careerpostcovid or LinkedIn for more updates.