Tips on How to Stay Sane This Quarantine

Disclaimer: The following is from my personal point of view, I am not certain if this is applicable to everyone but hope it helps. Read at your own risk.

I know this year has challenged us in so many ways we never thought was possible in the first place. We were able to grasp things in one hand while neither of us prepared themselves for what is about to happen. Who knows what tomorrow brings? We will never be sure of it.

So now, here are some ways I was able to cope with stress during these trying times:

1. Avoid online toxicity.

- We are all aware that social media has been our companion especially this quarantine. While others have been expressing their frustrations about their lives as well as the happenings around them, may we never feel guilty to block, unfollow and mute people's socials if they're bugging your peace. Protect your mental health at all costs!

2. Occupy yourself with things that will develop your character.

- As far as the online world is concerned, you still have a life behind your Instagram photos and your Facebook posts. Try reading a new book, discover a new hobby or go back to your old one, learn new recipes, and many more. You are never too old nor too young to explore your capabilities.

3. Identify/Find your own breather.

- Finally. This one's very important. I believe that we cannot only find toxicity in socials but can also be in our own homes especially that we are stuck with the same people everyday. You must be lucky if you're in good terms with them. So, I suggest you find your breather. May it be a person but if you find it hard to trust anyone, a pen and a paper would do. Be careful who you vent to, always.

These are just some of the many ways to handle our current situation. Amongst all the trials life has to throw at us, may we remain still and never get tired of hoping for better days. Storms don't last forever.

Keep going. We're all in this together.

— A. E.