The coronavirus has dominated the news cycle for the last several weeks, leading to widespread concerns around contracting COVID-19. Many of us have taken precautions to protect ourselves on a physical level. But it is just as important to safeguard ourselves from the irrational fears surrounding the outbreak. So, how do we strengthen the immunity of the mind?

Today on Women’s Empowerment School, Sylvia is explaining how to develop an immunity of your mind and protect yourself from the panic surrounding the coronavirus. She walks us through the three negativity biases that impact the way we think about potential threats, discussing why we perceive the unknown as being more dangerous than the risks we are more familiar with (like the flu).

Sylvia goes on to offer strategies for protecting yourself from the coronavirus on a physical AND mental level, describing how to strengthen the immunity of your mind through research, awareness of negativity bias, and self-compassion. Listen in for insight around the patriarchal values that feed into our irrational fears and learn how to stay calm, clear and centered despite the dramatic media coverage of COVID-19.

Topics Covered

How the patriarchy values everything male over everything female

Strengthening our immunity of the mind against negative emotions

The three negativity biases that impact the immunity of the mind

1. Negativity bias of BRAIN
2. Negativity bias of DATA
3. Negativity bias in MEDIA

How to protect yourself from the coronavirus on a physical level

How to protect yourself from the panic around the coronavirus

1. Do your own research
2. Develop awareness of negativity bias
3. Be gentle with self when triggered

The patriarchal values that feed into our irrational fear and panic

• Speed (time is money)
• Action or hustle
• Power over others

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World Health Organization on Coronavirus

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