Feeling overwhelmed by too many responsibilities? Here's how to regain a sense of autonomy and control, writes swhitbo
situation of life during a pandemic, and the mental health risks can be high indeed. According to a new study by University of Southern California’s Eric Anicich and colleagues , the chief culprit now is the perception that your autonomy, or sense of control, is under siege.
That idea of regaining your sense of control fits in with the theoretical background the authors refer to as “autonomy restoration theory.” Previous researchers, according to Anicich et al., have established the idea that after a stressor subsides, people can recover surprisingly quickly. The issue in COVID-19 is that the stressor does not show signs of subsiding very soon.
Consider now what your ratings would be on the momentary assessment measures used in the USC study. For powerlessness, you would rate the item “Right now I feel powerless.” For authenticity, ask yourself whether “I am able to be myself right now.” Finally, see how you would respond to the COVID-19 stress question by answering “What is your current stress level regarding the COVID-19 situation?”
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