What are you doing to cope and stay focused during the lockdown?
The importance of adhering to the national lockdown regulations, especially regarding social distancing, cannot be emphasised enough and, while we may understand the reasoning behind such measures, the emThe sudden and dramatic restriction of personal freedom, and the juggling of multiple roles and activities in the course of the day, may have left many feeling disoriented, overwhelmed and resentful.
Severe disruptions to our personal, academic and professional lives may also profoundly affect our sense of identity integrity as we struggle to negotiate and balance competing pressures and demands – all in one confined space.Humans are inherently social beings, and the social restrictions put in place for our own health and safety may, ironically, result in feelings of isolation, loneliness, despair, anxiety and depression – particularly among people with a history of anxiety or depression.
Governments, health departments and financial, social and religious institutions have also been dramatically affected, as efforts are being made to try to curb the problem. Take one day at a time, and view each day that passes as a challenge that you have successfully overcome.
You can structure your time by devising a daily routine that is specific, clearly defined and yet also flexible enough to accommodate changes and competing demands that may arise during the day. This requires time management, ashould include, as far as is reasonably possible, basic and essential activities that you would normally do. Use a diary or time management sheet to allocate times for each activity, such as assignments, research, reading, exercise and leisure.
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