Everyone will admit that these are times that try a person. For the first time in a while, families are forced to spend time together, people are forced to re-examine work and there are additional stressors that can either make you or break you, as the cliché goes.

Before the Corona Virus was declared a Pandemic, I was in several countries and was subjected to the test (thankfully tested negative). It was fascinating to witness the attitudes of people from various ethnicities and nationalities. Everyone has different coping mechanisms and has a choice on the outlook to take concerning not just the virus, but the ensuing lockdown or self-quarantine.

To cope with the situation, I have several suggestions about how to be productive and maintain your sanity, so that we can all come out at the other end of the pandemic, better humans.

Part 1:

1. Take care of your Spiritual self.

I agree with those smarter than me that we are tripartite beings, meaning that we are made up of body, soul and spirit. The body of course is our physical person that we can touch, while our soul contains emotions. The spirit man is sometimes left unattended, but even research shows that most successful people work on their spirit man or spirit woman because things happen in the spirit realm before manifesting in the physical. During this period where people are scared, it is good to start first by working on your spiritual self. This includes reading the Bible, praying, meditating. You must “feed your faith, starve your fear.” John C. Maxwell.  This will help with hope.

2. Eat well.

I know this is a great opportunity to binge on comfort food because that is what your body is craving. Resist that temptation and add a few fruits and vegetables. Remember to wash the fruits and vegetable. Okay, you have my permission to have butter pecan ice cream once a week. The idea is moderation but prioritizing healthier foods. Healthier foods will not only give you energy, but also boost your immune system. It will help you fit in your clothes later.