10 Ways to Deal with the Stress of Life During a Chronic Crisis

Is living in a constant crisis bringing you down? This spring and summer feel a bit like we’re permanently stuck in line at a theme park. Every time we round another corner, certain it’s finally our turn to have some fun (or make any progress or plans), we face another packed set of snaking queue barriers. And there’s no end in sight! Argh! Staying Positive About Your Love Life’s Future in Uncertain Times Living in a constant, chronic crisis is difficult beyond belief. How do you deal with crisis? Are you just stuck feeling burned out? The year marches on… And we’ve lost count of the days, weeks, and months we’ve spent “dealing” with the ravages of COVID-19. The massive life disruptions and economic instability, all while facing the horrific crimes of racism. It’s exhausting to keep processing all this, let alone attempting to calm our over-alarmed nervous systems! Where is that clever guidebook or cheerful cartoon character (or trustworthy, unified leadership!) to help us negotiate this uncertainty? How will you be reassured that you’re even in line for a healthy, financially stable, and meaningfully engaged life? What can you do as the drama drags on? With routines and roadmaps out the window, it’s time to pull out your inner GPS, starting with what you already know for sure (but can easily forget in your busy-ness). Ask yourself these questions: What’s really important to you — the long-haul perspective? What has worked for you...
Source: World of Psychology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Publishers YourTango chronic crisis COVID-19 Racism Stress Source Type: blogs