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Balancing You'll also learn of ways others are making the best of difficult situations

4. Enjoy nature. Spending time outside, away from your daily routine is not
emotions only refreshing, it's good for your peace of mind and overall health

5. Watch comedies. It goes without saying that avoiding grisly crime shows
in a time of and watching uplifting movies and series instead is best for fostering a posi-
tive emotional state.
upheaval 6. Limit news consumption. It's easy to become addicted to the latest statis-
tics or government conflicts, but too much of this will depress rather than
elevate your mood.
7. Learn a new skill. It's empowering to explore new areas of knowledge,
ith many of our routine and the number of free educational offerings available today is astounding.
activities truncated in
light of the COVID-19 8. Do things for others. Helping others is immediately uplifting. It allows
W crisis, many of us are you to forget about your worries for a while and focus on doing something
contending with a different set of positive. At minimum, making a point to appreciate everyone you come
emotions in ourselves and in fam- into contact with can make a huge difference to yourself and to them.
ily members, friends and others we 9. Find a safe place to vent. If you become overwhelmed or anxious, find
encounter day to day.Our reactions someone who won't get wrapped up in your upset, but will instead listen
are governed in part by our chronic and help steer you in a positive direction.
mindset. Some of us naturally tend 10. Take action. Even if your options are limited, you are not powerless.
toward optimism, others are more Strategize about what you can do for your business now and in the future,
pessimistic, and then there are all the and then take the first steps
degrees in between. Disruption and
uncertainty can exaggerate worry and All of these things can help today, as well as going
other negative feelings, particularly forward when we are on the other side of the
for those who don't tend toward pes- COVID-19 crisis.
simism. And if the disruption goes on Kate Gillespie, President and CEO
long enough, it can even shake some
of the sparkle from an optimist's eyes.
That is, if we let it. I believe that now REIMAGINE THE ART OF USAEPAY.COM
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which we all depend – and not let
worry, pessimism, doubt, fear and all
the other negative emotions that can
accompany trying situations get the
better of us.
Stay on the sunny side

To that end, here are 10 ideas for how
to reinforce a positive state of mind:
1. Be physically active. Movement
gets endorphins going, elevates
mood and improves overall health.
2. Eat wholesome foods. This pro-
vides the fuel your body needs for
optimal functioning and health.
And if you can cook with others
in your household, it strengthens
your bonds.
3. Stay connected. Use text, phone,
social media Zoom and other safe
means. Encouraging words from
friends can be a natural pick me
up just when you need it most.

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