With the current coronavirus outbreak, it seems like most of the battle is maintaining a healthy mental attitude. Admittedly this has been very hard for me so I have a few small acts I go to when I need to beat the mental overwhelm.

• Turn off all devices. I find a lot of my overwhelm is from information overload and the easiest thing for me to do is unplug from my phone, the podcasts, and any other source of external info for a little bit.

• Power nap. Sleep can cure just about anything.

• Take a shower. I don't know what it is about taking random showers in the middle of the day, but for me, they seem to wipe the slate clean.

• Go for a walk. Fresh air, hopefully, some sunshine, getting the body active. A walk almost always gives me a fresh perspective on things.

• Do a few stretches, maybe even a 10-minute yoga flow. I love these from Fightmaster Yoga.

• Make a cup of tea and sit down with a book. Escape into another world, get your brain focused on something else. Sometimes a healthy distraction is the way to go.

• Call my grandma (or anyone who lifts my spirits). 

• Journal. Sometimes I need to dive deeper into the negative feelings and getting them out on paper helps me look at my thoughts as something separate from myself, something less emotional.

• Meditate. If you meditate do it, if you don't know is a great time to learn how. I started meditating with Headspace and their basic course to get started is free to all.

• Ask for a hug. This one could be thought for those of use social distancing alone, but a hug (even virtual ones) from people who care always lifts the spirits and reminds me of all the love in the world despite it all.

• And if all else fails, binge watch Hyori’s Bed and Breakfast on Netflix. This show is the most relaxing thing on Netflix. I wanted to become a homesteader after watching it! And I swear you cannot be stressed while watching it.