Mental Health
Five Practical Tips to Remain Calm and Composed in Challenging Times
How can we manage our anxiety and protect our mental health?
“Stay calm and serene regardless of what life throws at you.” — Marcus Aurelius
Introduction
The pandemic has been adversely affecting our lives in all parts of the globe. As a result, increased anxiety and fear have been a global phenomenon from health, social, psychological, and economic perspectives. Stress, anxiety, and fear are the root causes of both physical and mental health.
Like many people, I also experienced the psychological effects of the pandemic during my 14-day mandatory lockdown. Despite my years of experience in coping with chronic stress and anxiety, I felt anxious at certain times. However, using a few simple techniques, I managed copying with anxiety more effectively and prevented them from growing further.
In this post, I share five simple, natural, and powerful techniques to reduce our stress and calm our anxious minds. I also observed the use of these techniques in people around me who used them successfully. We can use these techniques in our personal and professional life.
