Having a crisis- a global one like COVID-19 or a
more personal one- can send us into a state of unfocus. Many people report a
“brain fog” for months following a crisis. For most of us, life still needs to
happen in the midst of or following a crisis. So how do we maintain our focus
and continue to take care of ourselves and our families even when we feel like
we can’t think about anything else?
Unplug
When a national or global crisis is happening,
there is an information overload coming from all directions. 24-hour news
channels, the newspaper, and social media keep us informed as to what is going
on, but nobody can digest all of the news that is coming at them continually.
To lower anxiety and retain your focus, consider unplugging or limiting the
amount of media you are taking in. Get off social media for a few days, or
resolve to only watch the news for ½ hour per day. Taking a step back from the
barrage of information coming your way will go a long way to help restore your
focus.
Focus on What You Can Do
Worrying about what you can’t control sucks up
your mental capacity and leaves you little ability to do anything other than
worry. Instead, think about what you can do and can control. Make a list if
necessary. Can you send a care package to a friend who is sick? Can you make
dinner for a family down the street who all has an illness? Can you go and sit with
a friend in the hospital? Serving others always makes us feel better, grounds
us, and helps us regain our focus.
Be Still
Psalm 46:10 says “Be still and know that I am
God”. What does it mean to be still? It means taking some time away from the
news, the worry, and the stress to sit with the Lord in prayer or reading
Scripture. Find some Scripture verses about comfort and anxiety and reflect on
them. You will find that even after just a few minutes spent in prayer and with
the Bible, your anxiety will be less and you will be able to focus
better.
Unplug, focus on actionable steps to help the
situation, and take some time to be still to regain your focus during difficult
times!
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