Since we are currently experiencing this Covid pandemic, what injects on most minds are the not so good effects of covid virus, specifically the worst one, death. Thus, this pandemic trully have a great impact for our current day to day lives.
But on the other side, not everyone may be aware of this yet, the "Power of Mindset". Some of its attributes, are to see what's good and what good you can do, in every circumstances.
By the way, what is mindset?
If you refer to someone's mindset, you mean their general attitudes and the way they typically think about things.
A mindset also refers to whether you believe qualities such as intelligence and talent are fixed or changeable traits.
There are two different types of mindset:
Fixed mindset
People with a fixed mindset, in example, believe that these qualities are inborn, fixed, and unchangeable.
Growth mindset
Those with a growth mindset, on the other hand, in example, believe that these abilities can be developed and strengthened by way of commitment and hard work.
What Is Your Mindset?
Do you have a fixed or growth mindset?
To find out, start by reading the following statements and decide which ones you agree with most:
1. People have a certain amount of intelligence, and there isn't any way to change it.
2. No matter who you are, there isn't much you can do to improve your basic abilities and personality.
3. People are capable of changing who they are.
4. You can learn new things and improve your intelligence.
5. People either have particular talents, or they don't. You can't just acquire talent for things like music, writing, art, or athletics.
6. Studying, working hard, and practicing new skills are all ways to develop new talents and abilities.
If you tend to agree with statements 1, 2, and 5, then you probably have a more fixed mindset.
If you agree with statements 3, and 4, 6, however, then you probably tend to have a growth mindset.
To make it simple, mindset is how you look or believe, on such things or situations.
Then, how can we use it to fight a virus?
First, let us have a brief summary of covid-19.
COVID-19 affects different people in different ways. Infected people have had a wide range of symptoms reported – from mild symptoms to severe illness.
Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:
Fever or chills
Cough
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Fatigue
Muscle or body aches
Headache
New loss of taste or smell
Sore throat
Congestion or runny nose
Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhea
Now let's get back to mindset.
Most likely, some people's mindset are they will surely die, once covid-19 hit them.
But that's not really the case.
How am I sure?
Just look at the numbers. Not all with positive cases, have died. We are sure that most of them are in normal condition now, based on the reports also. It's deadly but not as deadly as poison gas, either.
So what should be our mindset then?
First, covid-19 will not kill you instantly. Focus on 2 - 14 days, particularly the early stage.
Why wait till situation or your condition, to became worst? Of course, cure yourself in this early stage.
Most likely, if the virus have hit you, you will have a sore throat, dry cough, or symptoms same to flu (fatigue, muscle body ache, headache).
Keep in mind, that there are natural ways and plenty of ways to cure dry cough and sore throat. Even if it's currently a flu like situations. Example is taking spoonful of pure honey, before going to bed (but not for children below 1 year old).
Will discuss more, about natural cure for cough and flu on another article. And be mindful, to avoid, over the counter pain relievers, it might worse the condition faster.
And most of all, believe that you will still recover, with God's help and mercy. Praying is also one of the best ways.
Don't wait for the moment, that you've experienced difficulty in breathing. As I repeat, find ways to cure yourself, as immediately as possible.
Don't panic if you're taste and smell, are currently loss. Most likely, it's your body's self defense, cause no smell and taste makes you eat less, especially sweets and carbs. It helps your body recover faster, during sick times.
Don't believe that you'll die 100%, because covid-19 choose you as best buddies. Most likely you'll die because of thinking too much, that will lead to depression (to brain malfunction and damaging internal organs), and by heart attack.
Don't think too much, that deprived yourself from quality sleep.Instead be calm, believe that whatever it is, you can overcame it.
Much more if you're positive, but don't encountered such covid symptoms, so what's the point of thinking too much. Let that fear, set aside!
Even, for the worst situations like difficulty in breathing. Honey wrap, is one of the best option to try. So there's still an option. There's still hope. (Will try to make one article for it.)
Remember,
Proverbs 17:22
"A happy heart is good medicine and a joyful mind causes healing,
But a broken spirit dries up the bones."
Maybe for some, it's not that easy to have mindset like this, but surely you may learn it, as days goes by. Even if you think you have a fixed mindset, why not still try?
Happy reading!
Thanks. :)
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