COVID 19 has been causing our family a lot of stress, and I realized that it’s taking its toll on me. The anxieties I feel seem subtle but I am seeing some of the symptoms that I’m beginning to be stressed out a little bit more and more as days pass by. I couldn’t sleep much, my neck and back seem to be aching often, and I get paranoid whenever I sneeze and my throat gets itchy. I have chronic allergic rhinitis and whenever I have bouts of this allergy, it makes me anxious. And then the allergy disappears.
To make matters worse though, my beloved mom-in-law is sick and in the hospital and we don’t have the freedom to just go and visit her.
But you know what, God is good because, in these times of crisis, I feel that He always finds ways how to show people what to do. Of course, there were fatalities, but all those lives were lost not for nothing. They were lives who count for us because we learn from them, the doctors, the government learn from all these casualties that were the reason why these people were able to implement policies that will protect many.
Pause, Praise and Pray
As I get tired of being anxious and from the silent whispers I get from these beautiful stories I’ve read and heard, I’ve thought of these 3Ps that I think will be good to apply these days. These had helped me a lot to think clearly and be more grateful and hopeful of the days to come. Let me talk about them in a few words.
Pause – is to stop or try to refrain from doing the things that we really wish to do, no matter how hard it is – to go out and not observe the rules that our community officers say. These small acts of reducing the instance that we go out and canceling our plans even if it means not seeing our loved ones may seem to be invaluable, but they are not. This practice doesn’t only allow us to rest and calm down but more importantly, it can save lives.
Praise – is to praise all the people who are risking their lives to save other people. It’s better to use our time praising these people and encourage more people who have the ability, talent, influence, and power to contribute more. There are lots of them and praising them all should take all our time rather than complaining and questioning what these people are doing.
Pray – is to ask goodness from the Lord that we all survive this crisis and that this crisis passes us soon. I was really touched when I heard one religious leader when he cited Philippians 4:6 : “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. ” God is good and with our prayers accompanied by thanksgiving, he will heed our call.
How about you, will you do the 3Ps? Thanks for reading and stay safe!
This blog post is part of Mommy Bloggers Philippines blog hop.
I hope you will learn more tips from the moms to keep your mental and emotional health in check during this COVID 19 crisis.
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How a Positive Mindset Alleviates Anxiety During the COVID -19 Crisis by All Around Pinay Mama
Life in the Time of COVID by Hits and Mrs Ph
Community Quarantine + Oratio Imperata by MajLife