![]() Other people are finding that this is a great time to connect with family and friends in different ways. That can be a really exciting way to feel like you’re accomplishing something. There’s a ton of new free online classes where people are learning new skills. Which can be anything from organizing stuff around your house to taking on a new hobby. So some folks also might find this a very helpful time to take on projects that they weren’t able to try before. For instance, how do you make meaning in your day, in small ways over time? I mean, it can help mimic, you know, how our lives were before when we had a little bit more structure, and left the house, that kind of stuff. So some suggestions that I give my clients are putting structure in your day. It can be really beneficial in understanding what would help me during this time. Talking to someone who can help, can help you figure out what to do with that reaction. When you have more time on your hands, you might find yourself faced with different kinds of anxiety and that’s okay. ![]() So the first thing I want to say is to have a reaction to this cultural shift is totally normal. There are just a lot of different variables that go into figuring out how to cope with this. So some of us are homeschooling our children, some of us are alone, have roommates working from home, might’ve lost their jobs or maybe we’re at high risk. So how we choose to cope is going to depend on who we are and what kind of position we’re in. ![]() The question that was asked was, “How can I better cope with cabin fever during Covid?” And I think that’s a great question cause it’s something that we’re all dealing with and trying to understand together day by day. Hi, I’m Jennifer Rosselli and I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor at Thriveworks. Click here to schedule online counseling at Thriveworks.
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