Staying Positive During a Pandemic
There is still hope and optimism to be found during this pandemic, especially in an A ssisted living community . If you make a concerted effort, you'll be able to hone the skills you need to stay confident and positive during this time . You'll learn how to boost your confidence, nurture optimism, and become more emotionally flexible so that you can withstand uncertainty. You Are Not Powerless It's no secret that being afraid or depressed can make you feel powerless. However, did you know that your own brain and feelings can conspire against you to make you feel like your life is worse and more limited than it actually is? The following negative thoughts, "I can't see my friends," "the stock market is crashing and my retirement along with it," etc., are things that are out of your control. So why focus on them? You can't control the actions of others, but that doesn't make you powerless. What you can control is what you choose to ...