How people are managing stress during the pandemic

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How people are managing stress during the pandemic

July 10th, 2021

Awake Goy

It’s undeniable that the pandemic has caused a lot of stress on people all over the world for a variety of different reasons. For one, the pandemic is a health crisis that most people in the world have never experienced in their lifetimes. Many of us have never gone through a global pandemic before and this entire experience has forced us to readjust the way that we conduct ourselves. Aside from that, the pandemic has definitely wreaked havoc on the global economy. It’s either people have lost their jobs or have been forced to take significant pay cuts in order to keep their jobs. Regardless, the economic strain that the pandemic has had on individuals and on industries has been significant.

Another way that the pandemic has been negatively affecting people is the imposed lockdown and quarantine. Nowadays, things seem to be easing up in various parts of the world as mass vaccination programs are now underway. However, in many parts of the world, hard lockdowns and quarantines are still being imposed by governments. This kind of lifestyle can really take a toll on people who are fond of exploration and who don’t like to be cooped up indoors. Of course, there are also the medical problems associated with the pandemic. It’s either people are getting sick themselves or they’re losing loved ones because of the sickness.

Ultimately, all of these factors combined are making it very difficult for people to find any kind of peace or calm all throughout this pandemic. However, part of what has allowed the human civilization to last for so long is adaptability. Despite all of the bad things that have been happening as a result of the pandemic, humans have still found a way to continue pushing forward. Many people have found ways to cope with the stresses that have been brought about by the global pandemic. Here are some of the ways that people are managing their stress during these trying times.

Meditation and Mindfulness

Meditation has always been one of the most popular ways of combating stress. It’s all rooted in the Eastern philosophies of finding zen or inner peace. Ultimately, since thoughts are the root of all stress and negativity, the whole point of meditation is to rid oneself of these thoughts entirely. Many people can practice meditation for even just five minutes every day to start the day and before going to sleep at night. It’s an incredibly effective tool at centering a person and allowing them to be more at peace with themselves and the situations that they’re in.

Skills Development and Learning

Many people who were cooped up in their homes found themselves having a lot of time on their hands. Naturally, a lot of people wanted to make the most out of this extra time by being productive. This led to many people taking on new hobbies and developing their skills. Many people became content creators. Other people sharpened their skills in the kitchen. There were also those people who focused more on building skill sets to enhance their professional lives.

Gaming

The gaming industry has always been a strong and prominent one. However, things intensified significantly during the pandemic. This is especially true for online gaming platforms. It allowed people to have fun and interact with one another through games. This covers a wide array of games including FPS games, RPGs, strategy games, and casino games as well.

Exercise

As a natural response to the health crisis, many people wanted to make themselves healthier during the pandemic. This is why many people sought exercise and training as a good use of their time during the COVID-19 crisis. Aside from the health benefits, exercise also triggers the release of endorphins or the happy hormone.

Socialization

Lastly, there is socialization. You really can’t take away the social element out of a human being. Fortunately, technology has allowed for people to still socially interact with one another despite everyone being locked up in their own homes. Through social media and video messaging devices, many people have managed to stay connected with their friends and loved ones during this pandemic. While social media may have its faults, it still manages to bring people closer together and that’s very important during trying times like this.