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Jane Kilkenny
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mid the turmoil that we are experiencing with the current COVID-19 global pandemic, it is still possible to remain calm and positive. We are being bombarded with negativity about the global pandemic but how we respond is within our control. There is tragedy on an epic scale, and we need to acknowledge and accept these circumstances, taking action that is within our control to reduce our risk. Now is an excellent time to take stock of our own reactions and responses, assess our emotional state and decide how we can minimize the impact of this disaster. Let’s look at our mindset. Our mindset determines our own individual set of thoughts, emotions, attitudes, perceptions, responses and behaviours. A person with a fixed mindset is one that is very set in their ways, only ever seeing one side of an issue. Those with a growth mindset are persons who 20 | GREAT HEALTH GUIDE
acknowledge that there are different options and opinions and seek to find suitable solutions. In our current environment it is very easy to be caught up in the constant media reports on COVID-19, it is literally running 24/7 on the news. Being drawn into this vortex breeds fear and anxiety, and a dependency on knowing the latest data. Allowing yourself to be consumed in this way is very bad for your health.
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