Sink or Float? Facing a crisis can be challenging, even for those with happy-go-lucky attitudes, but it’s critical to your
trying out the ideas below to help you stay afloat after the tumultuous summer our community experienced.
mental well-being and immune system to strive for a sunny disposition when possible. Many Sandites have
Practice gratitude Take a moment each day to
experienced struggles big and small this year, and it’s
recognize both small and significant things you are
not always easy to put on a happy face.
thankful for. (If it’s helpful, make a list in a journal and reference it when you are having a difficult day.)
Being hopeful or having confidence about an
Anything goes, whether it’s something that provides
outcome can help you navigate difficult circumstances,
temporary pleasure, like a hot cup of coffee or the
though this level of positivity doesn’t come naturally to
morning song of birds, or big-picture things like having
everyone. If you struggle to feel optimistic in the face
food and shelter or a loving family.
of uncertainty, take heart đ‘ ‹ there are steps you can take to help boost your mood and, ultimately, alter
Reframe your focus Rather than fixating on an
your mindset. It’s especially important to be vigilant
outcome out of your control, take charge of things you
about your current mood, since scientific studies show
can control. Concentrating on small, concrete things
a correlation between overall health and optimism, and
can help decrease feelings of anxiety and worry, too.
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