How to be the Happiest You can be During the COVID-19 Pandemic
During times like the COVID-19 pandemic it can be difficult to find happiness, and easy to find fear. Fortunately, there are still lots of ways that we can find joy in life, and become the happiest you can be. Throughout this post, we will be discussing how to remain happy and joyful during this global pandemic. We will also be taking a look at how to control your anxiety, and learn how to calm down when you’re nervous.
One of the best and easiest ways you can be the happiest you can be during this pandemic is by doing the things you enjoy at home. This can be different for different people. For some people it can be cleaning and cooking, for others it may be playing games or watching movies. It is important to know that just because we have to socially distance, it doesn’t mean we have to mentally distance. By this I mean just because we have to stay separated physically, we can still be mentally together, and can still communicate and speak with each other. You can do this by giving your friends and loved ones a call, text, email, or you can choose to use another way of communication. One of the best ways to calm down when nervous is talk to the people you care about, and it can be comforting to know that everyone is doing okay.
Virtual reality can be a way to help you be the happiest you can be during times like these as well. By using virtual reality you can distract yourself for a bit, and use various apps that may let you travel the world, or play games. Just because you’re stuck inside, doesn’t mean you cannot explore the outside. One of the greatest features of products like the Oculus Go is that they have apps available that allow you to still be with the people you care about. One of these apps is the theatre app that comes with the Oculus Go. In this app you can connect with your loved ones and friends, and invite them to watch a movie with you. When you’re watching a movie in here you can look beside you can see your friends and family sitting with you watching the movie as well, allowing you to interact like you would just watching a movie with them on a couch. Even if you do not have virtual reality gear at home, most smartphones have apps that can simulate virtual reality for you.
Another great way to stay upbeat and happy while at home is through meditation. By meditating just once or twice a day, you can give yourself that break you need to focus and let go of what is bothering you. Meditating can help with calming down anxiety and helping you see the bigger picture and understanding that even though it may feel like the end of the world, everything is okay.
To sum it up. Do what you enjoy, do what makes you happy. Just because you’re physically separated, doesn’t mean you have to be socially separated.
Sebastian Corral
Sebastian Corral has been a member of the Windsor Meditation team since day one as the Head Meditation Coach. Mr. Corral has hosted many mental health retreats across Ontario, and has even hosted a few for the Windsor Meditation customers. Throughout this blog Mr. Corral discusses the COVID-19 pandemic and helps the reader with maintaining their happiness during these tough times. Included are a few ways that can help you to calm down anxiety, be the happiest you can be, and calm down when nervous during this pandemic.