How to Cope With the Coronavirus Pandemic

By Irene S. Roth

These are trying times for all of us. It’s important to ensure that we stay healthy and even thrive during these times. It’s possible to do this by scheduling all the things you had no time for before the pandemic. Instead of focusing on the uncertainty of our times, try to focus on what we can control. We always complain that we don’t have time to do the things that we want to do. Well now we have time. We just must decide what we should do and do it.

As I write this, the library and church parking lot across the street from my office window are empty. Despite living downtown, there are not a lot of cars going down my usually very busy street. I usually complain about the noise. Now I can hear the birds chirping like never before. I even put up a finch and cardinal feeder in my backyard for birds to munch on. I can write more peacefully for longer periods with the symphony of bird song.

Further, I intend to get a lot done around the house. My husband and I are decluttering our home. We are also painting the rooms upstairs and making our home look and feel brighter and fresher. We will also work on planting a veggie garden for the first time in a while. We may even build some simple garden boxes. We may also take more time to watch our favorite movies and read. I’m writing and self-publishing more. I plan to write a lot of E-books in the weeks ahead.

So, what are your plans? Take some time to decide what they are so that you can make the best of this unprecedented time. Because soon things will become busier as we get back to some degree of normalcy!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Irene S. Roth
• Release date: May 11, 2020
• ISBN: 9780463732199

Irene S. Roth

Irene S. Roth, MA is an academic and freelance writer. She writes academically, for teens and tweens and adults. When she isn't writing, she is teaching. She is also pursuing a Master's of Social Work Degree.

Book preview

How to Cope with the Coronavirus Pandemic

Irene S. Roth

Copyright 2020 Irene S. Roth

License Notes. This e-book is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. It may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with someone else, please purchase an additional copy for each reader. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to your favorite retailer and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

Table of Content

Introduction

Tip 1: Follow the Advice of Authority

Tip 2: Start a New Hobby

Tip 3: Take this time to Really Connect With Family

Tip 4: Be Hopeful

Tip 5: Go for a Daily Walk or Run

Tip 6: Eat Healthy

Tip 7: Get enough Sleep

Tip 8: Create a Self-Care Schedule

Tip 9: Meditate Every Day

Tip 10: Practise Yoga

Tip 11: Create Structure for Yourself

Tip 12: Read More

Tip 13: Watch Some of the Movies You Always Wanted to

Tip 14: Fix Things Around the House

Tip 15: Don’t Constantly Watch the News

Tip 16: Cut each Other Some Slack

Tip 17: Self-Nurture

Tip 18: Be Grateful

Conclusion

Resources

About the Author

Introduction

COVID-19 will go down as one of the deadliest viruses in our lifetimes! Even as I write this E-book, there have been over two hundred thousand deaths worldwide. Although the corona virus originated in China, it has spread through much of Europe, the US, and Canada. As a matter of fact, over 2.5 million people are self-isolating as I write this, whether it’s mandatory isolation because they travelled abroad, or because they are exhibiting symptoms of the virus, or because they have a cold or flu and need to stay safe and healthy. This is a fear-laden virus and ever since December, there are more people taking all measures possible not to get infected. However, this virus has immediate ramifications on not only our physical health but also our mental health and well-being. People don’t usually cope well with this kind of continuous fear and uncertainty.

It stands to reason that we are all struggling. Most of us don’t like to be socially or physically isolated for weeks. We are social creatures after all. If we weren’t sure of that fact before