During times like this, it’s completely normal to feel some level of stress and concern about how you and your family’s health and safety could be affected. While it may seem like much is out of your control, there are some things that you can do to more peacefully navigate coronavirus outbreak.
Here are some tips to reduce stress and embrace this time with resiliency.
Refocus Your Thoughts - Calm your mind with activities such as visualization, deep breathing, walking, stretching, praying or listening to uplifting music to shift your mind and body toward positivity.
Connect with Your Loved Ones - Show your support for one another and talk about your thoughts and feelings surrounding coronavirus.
Lean on Your Faith - If you begin to feel stressed or anxious, try saying a prayer, reading an inspiring book or repeating positive messages to gain hope and strength.
Nourish Your Body - Stay hydrated by drinking a lot of water, up your vitamin C with red peppers or citrus fruits and prioritize vegetables and healthy foods that nourish your body and mind to perform at its best.
Boost Your Physical Strength - Exercise is one of the best ways to manage nervous energy. Get out in the fresh air for a walk, jog or bike ride.
Get Your Rest - A good night’s sleep will help you feel your best the next day, allowing you to be focused and decisive about any challenges ahead.
These tips, provided by our research partner, AdventHealth, are available to you and others in the Lake Nona community to help make positive impacts on our health.
Another way you can make a difference is by taking the Lake Nona Life Project survey. We can’t do it alone. We need partners like you. Take the survey today.