A life coach’s six golden rules to stay positive amid Covid-19 pandemic

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00:00It's easy for our thoughts to be consumed by the spread of the virus and the risk to

00:05our health of our loved ones and ourselves. Its impact on the wider economy is also a

00:14worry for many.

00:18So how do we maintain our mental and our physical health during this unprecedented and critical

00:25time?

00:32In a nutshell, I think we all need to manage our expectations. Unfortunately, this lockdown

00:41isn't going to be the retreat of our dreams and the notion that extended quarantine may

00:49bring new and unprecedented productivity is also likely to be wider the mark.

00:59At least to begin with, do not underestimate the additional mental and emotional load that

01:06this pandemic brings or the impact it will have on us and our productivity, at least

01:14in the short term. Difficulty concentrating, low motivation and a state of distraction

01:21are to be expected. So I implore you to please, please go easy on yourself.

01:29As we settle into this new rhythm of remote working and isolation, we need to be realistic

01:38about the goals we are setting. Instead, focus on what we can influence, what can

01:47we change and perhaps most importantly, what we can learn.

01:54Now here is my simple six, my golden rules.

01:58Number one, maintain a routine and this will help keep your mind focused and sharp. It

02:05also helps to normalise your day.

02:08Number two, keep up the contact. This is 2020 and we all have the tools at our fingertips

02:17to keep in touch with loved ones, colleagues and friends, old and new. Regular contact

02:25and shared experiences are so important.

02:29Number three, get some sleep. This is probably one of the few times where we can get the

02:37sleep we need. Use it. Furthermore, it will boost your immune system.

02:44Four, exercise. Keep doing it. Start doing it.

02:50Number five, be informed, not overwhelmed. Knowing what's going on is important. Knowing

02:58what's going on 24 hours a day from multiple sources will only serve to wear you down.

03:06Six, follow the rules. We need to trust the experts. We are all links in a chain and one

03:16break and the chain fails. Finally, this will pass and it will become history, not the here

03:27and now. But what do we learn from it? Well, that's up to us. Stay safe and thank you.

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