{"id":86099,"date":"2020-11-16T10:34:07","date_gmt":"2020-11-16T18:34:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/blog\/?p=86099"},"modified":"2020-11-18T10:24:11","modified_gmt":"2020-11-18T18:24:11","slug":"how-to-survive-a-worry-filled-covid-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/blog\/how-to-survive-a-worry-filled-covid-christmas\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Survive A Worry-Filled COVID Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\u201cI think a vaccine will be ready in December,\u201d he said. \u201cBut, I don\u2019t think I would take it as soon as it comes out because it was rushed. So, I\u2019m going to wait for other people to try it first.\u201d I can understand that, I thought to myself. I would be concerned about ending up as a lab rat too. As I turned to the TV the newscaster said, \u201c…here with us today to discuss whether or not it\u2019s constitutional or legal to force Americans to wear masks…\u201d Man, this is really the world now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is plenty to worry about this year and there may be more concerns come Christmas time. What\u2019s important is knowing how to deal with surprises when they come so they don\u2019t catch you off guard. What\u2019s important is knowing how to take care of your mental health so you can survive any concern, worry, and change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pinpoint What You\u2019re Worried About<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You need to ask yourself, what exactly are you worried about? This way, you can know exactly what it is you need to deal with. However, it\u2019s not as simple as asking yourself this question and then answering it. There\u2019s a process behind how to unlock a full understanding of all of the worries in your mind and where those worries may be stemming from. A great way to get your mind ready to find the answers to this question is to start with a positive daily mindset routine (DMR). Why daily? Depending on what you\u2019re going through and how well you\u2019re handling it mentally, you may need more than one day to uncover all of your worries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, a great DMR I like to use goes like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n