The three biggest fears people have during this Covid-19 outbreak are running out of money, suffering through health problems, and not having what to do.
You cannot make those fears go away entirely, but you can manage them. Here is how to take a proactive approach. For each of these three fears ask yourself:
- What specifically are you afraid of? This may be the most challenging and important step in the process. A fear can fester if it is not addressed. Writing your answer down in as much detail as possible will help you to articulate it.
- What are the facts? You may need to do some research to discover the reality of the current situation
- What do you have control over, and what can you do differently?
Talking this through with a friend or professional can be a huge help in dealing with your fears. To be effective the person must be empathetic and a good listener. Having some experience or skill in this area will also help.
Based on this exercise, what is one small step you can take today to get your fears more under control?
Once your fears are more under your control, what is one big step you can take to improve the quality of your life?