If you feel yourself starting to catastrophize and that dark scenarios are starting to “roll” in your head, stop for a moment. Ask yourself what you personally can really do in this situation. What is in your circle of influence? Feel free to visualize the question mark above you and think about that question. Giving a rational answer to it is always a more acceptable option than giving in to unpleasant emotions.
Remember – we can always do something in a situation, even when it seems at first that we can't. ?
We can consume information from verified sources
This is primarily information from the World Health Organization, the Croatian Institute of Public Health, and the National Civil Protection Headquarters. Of course, we all turn to social iceland whatsapp data networks to get the latest information during this crisis period. Unfortunately, we will also find a lot of false information on them. Information that can instantly trigger an avalanche of panic and other unpleasant emotions.
We can change our focus
You know that saying “work is salvation”? It can be very helpful during this time. Let's shift our focus from panic to something concrete. Can we dedicate ourselves to an activity that will (at least temporarily) occupy us? Do we have some unfinished work that we brought home from the office, can we come up with a new project, or can we dedicate ourselves to learning new things?
The rule here is very simple: when we focus completely on one task, we cannot focus on another - and that includes thinking about the future. So feel free to "immerse yourself" in the work and complete some "tails" that you have been thinking about for some time.
We can limit media consumption
Here's a useful tip: set aside specific times of day to watch the news (for example, once in the morning and once in the evening). Resist the urge to constantly (not to say obsessively) watch the news, browse websites, and scroll through social media. The amount of new information being published is constantly increasing, and by consuming it continuously, we are actually doing ourselves more harm than good.