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Coping with COVID-19

by Bernadette Melnyk, PhD, APRN-CNP, FNAP, FAANP, FAAN

As we continue to deal with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is time to invest more than ever in self-care. Schedule a little time for self-recovery every day, and try to release stress as often as possible.

Visit go.osu.edu/copewithcovid for wellness resources and practical tips.

This acronym may help you remember all the things you can do to keep yourself healthy and well:

  • Control the things that you can, not the things you can’t.
  • Open up and share your feelings.
  • Practice daily stress reduction tactics, including physical activity.
  • Engage in mindfulness. Be here now: worry will not help!
     
  • Count your blessings daily.
  • Overturn negative thoughts to positive.
  • Volunteer to help others.
  • Identify helpful supports and resources.
  • Do your part to prevent the spread of the virus. 

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