3 Tips to Not Lose Your Mind During Times of Crisis

It's crazy. Everything can turn upside down within the shortest time. And it affects all of us.

Breaking news informs us by the minute about current numbers and spread patterns. Events are canceled, gyms and shops are closed. And from one day to the next, we're forced into house arrest for an indefinite time.

Besides restructuring our daily lives, crises also challenge us mentally – and directly confront us with the ultimate challenge: dealing with uncertainty.

Nobody knows how long the situation will determine our daily lives, what consequences it will have for health, economy, and jobs, and what daily life will look like after the storm.

This flood of emotions can be overwhelming. Mental and emotional fitness has never been more important than now!

That's why here are 3 tips for dealing with difficult emotions during these turbulent times:

1. Control the Controllable

"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters." – Epictetus

Unfortunately, many things changing right now is outside our control. But we're not helplessly at the mercy of circumstances! Epictetus hits the nail on the head: Our reaction is what matters, not the circumstances.

Accepting the factors we can't influence and instead directing our focus to controllable things is one of the most important skills for letting go of negative emotions.

So try to consciously focus on the aspects that are in your hands:

• You can use the time at home to explore topics you've long wanted to get to the bottom of
• You can learn to deal productively with your emotions and pay attention to your mental well-being
• You can use this time of upheaval to realign yourself and calmly reflect on what drives you even in difficult times

What can you control in your current situation?

2. Establish New Routines

What's still in your hands are your daily routines. When the usual daily schedule falls away, we first have to create a new framework for everyday life.

So get up at your usual time, maybe put on jeans instead of sweatpants after all, and bring structure to your day in the home office. This way you prevent dissatisfaction and lethargy from the start and can get the most out of your day.

3. Meditate to Calm Your Mind

When could there be a better time to finally establish a meditation routine?

With everything happening in the world right now, it's not so easy to maintain our inner lightness. Because one thing is certain: The only constant in life is change.

Meditation helps you deal productively with these changes, regulate your emotions, and sort out your thoughts.

Let's make the best of this time and take care of our mental well-being alongside our physical health!