Coronavirus Pandemic Survival Guide: 101 Ways to Thrive Physically, Financially and Emotionally Despite COVID-19 Chaos

By Jonathan Robinson

Coronavirus Pandemic Survival Guide is a no-nonsense manual filled with practical information and methods for staying safe, secure, and sane during the COVID-19 catastrophe. It’s ten chapters cover how to thrive physically, financially, and even emotionally. You’ll discover:
•What you need to have in your house to prepare for hard times, avoid sickness, and handle minor medical emergencies
•How to quickly and easily overcome feelings of fear, anxiety, and depression, as well as how to regain a sense of control no matter what is happening in the
world
•Ways to deal with tumbling financial markets, fear about your money situation, and how to make additional money in light of the loss of a job or income
•Simple ways to connect deeply with friends and family, your sense of purpose, and even a sense of contentment during these difficult times

With the spread of COVID-19, the world has changed, and we must learn to adapt to a new landscape with new priorities and rules. The information in this book could save your life, or the life of a loved one. With over 100 powerful and practical ideas and methods, there’s something here for everyone who has been impacted by the virus. In the chapters that deal with physical preparation, you’ll learn:

* Exactly what you need to have in your household to be safe and secure in case you get sick or are quarantined.
* Simple and proven ways to boost your immune system so that you have a better chance of not getting sick, or if you do get sick, recovering quickly
* Ways to overcome stress that are fast, easy and highly effective so your body remains strong and healthy

You’ll also learn how to thrive in your relationships, your feelings, and your sense of purpose during this time of disruption. In the chapters that deal with emotions, you’ll discover:
•How to easily overcome feelings of overwhelm, anxiety, and even depression
•Ways to stay highly motivated to get on top of all the things you need to do
•Methods for tapping into inner peace and connecting deeply with friends and family even if you are home alone

And you’ll also understand how to effectively handle your financial worries and unique money situation. In the chapters on money, you’ll learn:
•Smart ways to make more money, even if your normal sense of income has disappeared
•What to do during financial market upheaval with your investments that will likely lead to the best outcome
•How to overcome money fears and tap into feelings of gratitude for what you do have
•Ways to set, achieve and stay motivated to reach new goals based on your new priorities.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Jonathan Robinson
• Release date: Mar 31, 2020
• ISBN: 9780463072769

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INTRODUCTION

With the coronavirus pandemic upon us, we are entering into a whole new world. In this age of fear and uncertainty, I’m confident this little book will help you and your family stay healthy, feel more peaceful, and be better prepared to handle all the changes that lie ahead. Unless a person sensibly prepares for the emotional, physical, and monetary fallout of this pandemic, they will have a very difficult time dealing with all the challenges they are likely to face. So congratulations on picking up this book and giving yourself this gift of over 100 practical ways to thrive during this global disaster.

Before going into what this book covers, let me just say a few words about my background. By profession, I am a psychotherapist and executive coach. I’ve written 12 books, ranging from how to find happiness and inner peace, to how to invest wisely and prepare for a terrorist attack. I’ve been a frequent guest on shows such as Oprah and CNN. But what most qualifies me to write this book is that I specialize in helping people through tough times—whether that be psychological, physical, or financial challenges. Since I’m a very practical guy, you won’t find much fluff in this book. Instead, you’ll find a lot of practical suggestions, techniques, and ideas to make your life better during these difficult and highly stressful times. Of course, on occasion I will throw in a little humor because, in times like these, a sense of humor can be a helpful survival strategy.

In this book, we’ll cover an important range of topics. In Chapter One, I’ll discuss what we know about what’s to come, and how to psychologically adjust to a whole new world. In Chapter Two, I give brief answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the pandemic and its effect on our daily lives. In Chapter Three, I talk about all you need to know to physically prepare for this pandemic. In Chapter Four, I discuss simple ways you can boost your immune system and take great care of your health. In Chapter Five, I explain many powerful ways to quickly boost your mental, emotional, and spiritual resilience in this time of great stress. In Chapter Six, I include important information on how you can help your kids, your pets, your friends, and elderly parents stay sane and safe.

In Chapters Seven and Eight, I consider all the financial aspects of this global crisis. Where to put your money? What opportunities might show up? How to intelligently deal with financial panic and a lack of business? Then, in Chapter Nine I talk about how to deal with potential feelings of trauma and depression as this crisis lingers. I conclude the book with a guide to how to set important goals and stay motivated to take needed action in the months ahead. Feel free to skip around to the chapters that are most relevant to your current needs and interests.

By the end of the book, you will be better prepared, feel more in control, and have a specific plan of action you can follow so you can thrive in a world of complete chaos. So, buckle up. It’s going to be a wild ride…

Chapter One

A WHOLE NEW WORLD

Pretend you could go back in time to a week before the terrorist strike in the United States of September 11th, 2001. Knowing what you know today, what would you do? First, you’d probably make sure all the people you knew were out of New York City. Then, you’d likely do whatever you could to mentally prepare yourself and the people you love for the coming difficult times. Finally, you might consider moving some of your money to more favorable investments in light of what was about to happen. Although the events of the 11th would still be a disaster, you’d be better prepared—both psychologically and financially. Well, you can’t travel back in time, but with the information in this book, you can better prepare yourself for the challenging times that lie ahead in a world suffering from a major pandemic.

As a psychotherapist, I’m well versed in how people react to trauma. In general, people often bounce back and forth between blame, denial, and complete panic. As I write this in April of 2020, you can see that happening. But blame, denial, and panic are not effective strategies for dealing with a crisis. My job is to show you how to intelligently prepare yourself—and your loved ones—for the inevitable emotional, physical, and financial roller coaster ride ahead.

Just the Facts

What follows is a list of information that might surprise you. My intention is not to depress you, but to help you prepare for what may be a global disaster like you’ve never experienced before. Although no one knows how bad things will get, and no one can accurately predict the future, it’s important to at least be aware of what experts say is their best guess of what is to come. So…according to many experts:

Worldwide, Covid-19 could kill anywhere from 35 million to 200 million people. Of course, if an unforeseen cure happens sooner than expected, those numbers could go way down.

The Covid-19 virus kills somewhere between .7 and 2.3% of people who get it—mostly older folks and people with underlying health issues.

It will likely take at least a year to 18 months for a vaccine to be created, and even when it is created, it will take a while for enough of the vaccine to be made for everyone to be inoculated.

Once people are vaccinated—like the flu vaccine—they may only experience partial immunity to the virus. You could still get sick and die from the virus even though you’ve been vaccinated.

A financial recession or even a depression is likely. Millions of people will lose their jobs. Financial markets are already in a panic, and there’s not that much that governments can do to stem this panic.

It is unlikely that the world’s health care systems will be able to adequately handle the influx of sick and dying people. Doctors and hospitals will have to make difficult choices about who lives and who dies.

While a miracle treatment could happen at any time, the more likely scenario is that people will get sick in waves. The first wave of Spring and Summer of 2020 will be severe. Then, once people are no longer sheltering in place, additional waves of people getting sick are likely to occur until an effective treatment or vaccine is created.

So that’s what experts’ best guesses are as of the day I write this. Of course, as I mentioned, that could quickly change. The good news, if any, is that once an effective treatment/vaccine is created, financial markets and jobs will likely come roaring back at breakneck speed.

In this new world we are now part of, the best defense you have is to get psychologically, physically, emotionally, and even spiritually prepared as best you can. Human beings normally do not handle uncertainty well. When the normal rules governing daily life are disrupted (think September 11th or the 2008 financial crash), people get panicky and financial markets go crazy. However, once we have good information, tools, and some perspective, we can quickly learn to adjust to a world operating by new rules.

While most of the information in this book will be up-to-date no matter what happens in this pandemic, some information about the virus and the latest recommendations in your area will change daily. To get the most up-to-date information and recommendations, I suggest this website by the Centers for Disease Control. You can find that here:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html or you can simply Google Centers for Disease Control.

On this website, you can find such things as ways to protect yourself, what to do if you’re sick, a section for frequently asked questions, and the latest CDC recommendations and updates.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt once famously said, The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. Fear and panic can lead people